William Joseph Tolley, 50, of Charleston, WV, departed this life surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

William was also known as BJ, Bill or Billy. He was a beloved life partner, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend to many. He was an avid fisherman who also loved camping, boating, cooking, and music. Hobbies which he shared with those closest to him including his life partner, Anna, his children, his best friend and brother in law, Adam Ashcraft, his sisters, and his father.

Later in life he picked up sewing as a hobby. He shared this with many of his family members. He dreamed to open a purse business with his daughter Kendra. William loved participating in his children’s extra curricular activities, specifically football and wrestling with his son Chance. He enjoyed spending time riding on four wheelers with his sons Leevi and Logan. His youngest son Mason shared his love of music. Jonathan, his stepson, shared his love of relaxing and talking about life. William was a man of many different talents and hobbies. Most importantly we would like to remember him as the Life of Our Party, the Man with the Plan, and the one who always brought us all together. We will miss his food, his ability to always make us smile, and the safety of his presence.

He was preceded in death by his son Caleb, his niece Kristiana and uncles Stephen, Rodney and Dennis Tolley.

He is survived by his life partner Anna Franson, father, William E. Tolley, son Mason and step-son Jonathan Franson, all of the home. He is also survived by his mother, Robin L. Gillespie and children, Kendra Tolley (Glen Hefner), Chance, Leevi and Logan Tolley, his sisters Tammy Parrish (Tim), Crystal Ashcraft (Adam), Christine Johnson (Jackie Burdette), Christina Young, his brother Matthew Young, his nephews Devin and Cameron Parrish, his niece Savannah Gillespie Wheeler (George), his great niece Ella Wheeler, and aunt Lisa Myers (Steve) of North Carolina.

The family is forever thankful for the excellent care he received from the staff at CAMC Memorial MICU.

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2022 from 2-4pm in the City Park Building at Dunbar City Park, 1300 City Park Rd., Dunbar, WV.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to (https://gofund.me/75e1d5ef)