William Thomas Kay

William Thomas Kay, born February 12, 1943, passed away peacefully on September 27th, 2026 at Winter Park Hospital in Orlando, Florida following a long illness. He was born in Medford, New Jersey and raised in Plant City, Florida until relocating to Orlando, Florida. He served in the US Navy from 1962 to 1964 as a Physician Assistant which led to a successful career as an RN, Physician Assistant, and nurse educator in Orlando and Winter Park Hospitals.

He had fond memories of traveling the Tetons in Wyoming, and spent time as a ham radio operator, enjoying boating, German Shepherds, and sport cars.

He is predeceased by parents Elmer and Ella Kay of Plant City, Florida, and a brother.

He is survived by his wife, Ilse Kay and sister Betty Hall of Plant City, Florida along with many other nieces, nephews and family members.

He will be interred into the Florida National Cemetery.