AVA – William S. Pritchard, Jr, 83, of Ava, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at his home in Ava, Illinois.

William was born September 26, 1938, in Taylorville, IL, to William and Lucian (Morrell) Pritchard. He married his wife Mary Ann on June 14, 1996, in Malvern, AR, she survives.

William is also survived by his children: Russ (Brenda) Pritchard of Ava, IL, Gary (Aracelia) Pritchard of Austin, TX, Kathy McCluskey of Engleton, TX; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, siblings: Mary Nartker of Decatur, IL, Jim Pritchard of Boody, IL, and John Pritchard of Pennsylvania.

William is preceded in death by his parents, one grandson and one brother, Gerald.

Williams wishes were for cremation. To sign the guestbook, visit www.wilsonsfuneralhome.net .