William Lee Stepp, age 84 passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.  Born in Kermit, West Virginia on September 17, 1939.  William served honorably in the US Army.  Retired after 25 years from Lennox Industires.  Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Elizabeth (Johnson) Stepp; 8 brothers; children, Anthony "Tony" Stepp, Diane Carles, Barbara Ruffing, Jesse Carles and Tennie Stepp.  Survived by son, William "Bill" Stepp; daughters, Lisa (Craig) Ford, Robin Sepp, Teresa (Randy) Stepp and Megan (Kevin) Phipps; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Irene Farley and Maxine Diamond; host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.    The family will receive friends at O. R. Woodyard Co. Chapel, 1346 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 5 to 8 pm, where the funeral service will be held Friday at 10:30 am.  Interment Obetz Cemetery.