Devoted husband, father, and grandfather William Alfred Peel passed away at home on December 11, 2021.

Bill was born in Whittier, California, on July 4, 1934. He grew up in Whittier, graduating from Whittier College in 1956. From there he went to dental school at the University of California Medical School in San Francisco. He graduated in 1960 and immediately set up his own practice in the West San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, and continued his practice for 35 years.

In 1996, he and Ann moved to Rockbridge County, and became members of Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church. He was an elder and chairman of the Worship Committee for the past 10 years.

Bill was one of the founding members of the Rockbridge Antique Auto Club. He had two Model T Fords.

He was also a member of the Rockbridge Arts Guild, having served as president and chairing the art show at the Rockbridge Regional Fair for 10 years. His medium was watercolor.

He was a member of Gideons International for 20 years.

Survivors are his wife of 60 years, Ann; son, David of Whittier, Calif.; daughter, Carolyn and husband, Christopher Davis of Richmond; brother, Maxwell C. Peel of Oregon; and grandchildren, Lauren and Brandon Davis.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Rockbridge Area Hospice, Gideons International, or Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church are suggested. A memorial service will be held at Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.