W.T. Priest

William Priest, 86, of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2026. Born in Rector, Arkansas to Ruby and Tip Priest. He resided in Columbus, Ohio most of his life.

He retired from Columbus and Southern Electric Company (AEP) after 35 years and was a faithful member of Christian Life Church of Delaware, Ohio for 30 years. He loved spending time with his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren but most of all his sweetheart, Linda, of 63 years. He always had a warm smile and hug to share.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen, Neal, Gene, Jody, Billy and twin brother A.G. He will be sadly missed by his Wife Linda, Daughters Shelley (Mike) Wilson, Kimberly (Ken) Bulgrin. He was “Pop” to his Grandchildren: Brittany (James) Underhill, Ashlyn (John) Miller, Lindsay (Tyler) Palmer, Christian (Kalyx) Bulgrin Great Grandchildren: Grayson, Emma, Shannel, Jentry, Carson, Makenzie, Bronson, and Roman.

Visitation Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 11:30am until the time of Funeral Service at 12:30pm at Newcomer, NW Chapel, 10051 Brewster Ln., Powell, OH 43065. A private family burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Delaware.