Bruce Allen Priestley

Bruce Allen Priestley obituary, Hurricane, WV

Bruce Allen Priestley

Bruce Priestley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chapman Funeral Home - Hurricane on Jan. 30, 2026.
Bruce Allen Priestley 61, of Hurricane, WV went Home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2026, after an extended illness at St. Mary's Hospital with his loving wife, Virginia by his side.

Though his days on Earth were fewer than hoped, his faith was steadfast and his love eternal. Now healed and whole, he rests in God's presence, where there is no pain, only peace.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rudy Priestley; and nephew, Cody Priestley.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Virginia Priestley; mother, Judy Priestley; children: Jeremy, Jamison, and Jessica; brothers: David and Brent Priestley; sister: Tammy Priestley Jordan; grandchildren: Kamdyn, Isaiah, Jaliyah, Jaevion, Keaton, and Aubrey; and a host of nieces and nephews, as well as other family members.

Funeral Service for Bruce will be 1:00pm Monday February 2, 2026, at Chapman Funeral Home Hurricane, WV with Pastor Mayford Witt officiating. He will be buried in Valley View Memorial Park Hurricane, WV.

Friends may visit the family an hour prior to the service.

Chapman Funeral Home 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV is honored to serve the Priestley family again.

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