William Francis Praytor
May 23, 1931 ~ April 22, 2014
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
William Francis Praytor, 82, of Leceister, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Frank and Mamie Fowler Praytor. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Korea.
Mr. Praytor is survived by his wife, Doris Ledbetter Praytor; daughter, Debra Hyatt and husband Johnny, of Leicester; son Ricky Praytor and Kathy Hamilton of Black Mountain; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Revs. Steve Ellis and Chad Elledge officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family wishes to express special thanks to the Mission Hospital Pulmonary Unit.
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The family is in my thoughts. It was obvious that he was a family man and loved by many. I am very sorry for your loss. Melanie Lovelace/ Mission Hospital
Debbie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your beloved Dad passing. I know how much he was loved and will surely be missed. I am praying for you all to have peace at this difficult time. I will always remember laughing with him when we went to Dollywood. Love and hugs are sent your way.
So sorry for your loss, the family is in my thoughts & prayers.
Debbie and family, I am sorry to hear of your Dad passing .I just got the message
know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how much you love your Dad
lots of good memories
So sorry to hear about brother Francis he was a good friend he will be missed.
Just wanted to let you guys know we love you and our thoughts and prayers are with
you. Sorry we couldn’t be there to celebrate his home going we are out of town but
wanted to tell you guys again we love you. God bless love and prayers. Ed and Brenda Ellege.
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