Bill Nantz

Willam Stanford “Bill” Nantz, age 83, of Bess Chapel Church Road, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln. He was born May 25, 1942, in Lincoln County to the late Claude and Fanny Wingate Nantz. He was a member of Bess Chapel Global Methodist Church. Bill was a loving husband and father who took pride in his home and yard and always put his family first.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Claude Jr., Mickey, Blair, and Calvin Nantz.

Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Phyllis Bess Nantz; son, Pastor William Stanford “Stan” Nantz, Jr.; sister, Virginia Houser; sister-in-law, Linda Trifiletti; and special niece and nephew, Laura Trifiletti and Anthony Trifiletti.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Bess Chapel Global Methodist Church with Pastor Stan Nantz officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. His family will receive friends from 1:00 to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bess Chapel Methodist Church – Sound Fund, C/O Linda Towery 2357 Bess Chapel Ch. Rd., Cherryville, NC 28021.

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