Dr. William L. Pralley DDS, 91, of Parkersburg, passed away Dec. 4, 2024, at his residence.

He was born May 14, 1933, in Fairmont, WV, the son of the late Nicholas Pralley and Juanita Snow Pralley Cavalier.

He was a graduate of the Greenbrier Military Academy and upon graduating received appointments from Senator Jennings Randolph to the U. S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. After consideration Bill decided not to follow a Military Career. He enrolled at West Virginia University where during his time there met his wife of 65 years, Jane. He continued his education and graduated from the Maryland School of Dentistry. He then served two years in the U.S. Army being stationed at Ft. Sill in Laughton, OK. After his discharge he opened his Dental Practice on Market Street in Parkersburg and served the community for many years before his retirement. He was an avid West Virginia University Mountaineer and New York Yankee fan. He was a longtime member of the Camden Avenue Church of Christ.

He is survived by his sons, Steve Pralley (Vickie) of Oak Hill, WV. and Tom Pralley of Parkersburg. His grandchildren, Tyler Pralley (Adrianna) of Hurricane, WV. and Alese Photiades Pralley of Orlando, FL.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Jane R. Pralley; His son, Scott Daniel Pralley and his step father, Anthony Cavalier.

Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Evangelist Andy Robison officiating. Entombment will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens Chapel of Peace.

Visitation will be Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 12 p.m. until service time at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family request that friends plant a Knock Out rose bush or make a donation to a local Humane Society in Bill’s name.