William Jackson "Bill" Procious

1933 - 2023

William Jackson "Bill" Procious, 90, of Brookville, PA, passed away during the morning hours of Friday, August 11, 2023, while at his home.

Bill was born on July 15, 1933, to the late William Harrison Procious and Mildred Levina Procious McGarey in Brookville, PA. Bill graduated from Brookville High School and went on to work for the National Fuel Gas Company for 41 years. He married Martha Knapp Procious on September 12, 1958, in Brookville; Martha survives him.

Bill proudly served his country with the United States Army, serving active duty during the Korean Conflict. He was also in the Army Reserves where he reached the rank of Sergeant First Class. His total military service spanned 26 years. He was a member of the Brookville American Legion and Evangelical United Methodist Church. He had a strong faith in God.

Bill is survived by three children, Randon Procious, Sherry Humble, Ronald (Denise) Procious; two siblings, Helen Woods, Shirley Krolick; two grandchildren, Julie (Shane) Prutznal, Rachel (Zach) Beatty; and two great-grandchildren, Evelyn Prutznal, and Claire Prutznal.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in passing by one sister, Ruth Troup.

Family and friends will be received on Monday, August 14, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McKinney – d'Argy Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825. A funeral service will be held immediately following the viewing, beginning at 1 p.m. and officiated by Pastor Loren McQueen. Interment will take place at Lakelawn Memorial Park, Winslow twp., Jefferson Co., PA. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Brookville Evangelical Methodist Church, 30 White St., Brookville, PA 15825 or to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, PO Box 213, Brockway, PA 15824. Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com.