William Roger VerPlank
William Roger VerPlank
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Will was born April 9, 1967, in Rochester, NY to the late Roger Harold VerPlank and Constance Louise Presbrey. He worked as a metal fabricator for many years and was an avid music lover. He proudly accepted Jesus as his savior and was baptized and was a member of the Prospect Baptist Church. Will was loved by friends and family and will be missed. He passed away October 14, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Survivors include his son, Taylor VerPlank; brother, Donald VerPlank; sisters, Sandra Williams and Sandra VerPlank; aunt, Sandra Stahl; step-father, Donald Presbrey; and many extended family members and friends.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of William Roger VerPlank.
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Rachele Thornton
October 19, 2025
Went to school with Billy since the 6th grade. Always cracking jokes. We always sat next to each other in homeroom due to our last names. He was always nice, so funny, and a good friend
Carla Floyd
October 18, 2024
I didn't know William for very long, he was a coworker @ Nextek. He was always very nice, joined in on conversations at break and had a great sense of humor. We enjoyed the short time we had with him. He will be truly missed.
Mark Klaumenzer
October 18, 2024
Growing up in Las Vegas with Bill was a time I'll never forget. Rest in peace old bud.
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