Paul William Pritchard 69 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He retired from university of Tennessee where he was a plumber for 32 years. Paul was a loving husband, father, papaw and brother. He was preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Shorty Pritchard; brothers, Doyle, Wayman and Edward; nieces, Lucy Pritchard and LeeAnn Cooper-Caughron; nephew, Andy Pritchard. Paul is survived by wife of 14 years, Lisa Pritchard; son, Craig Purchell; daughter, Amanda (James) Wells; 4 grandchildren, Elijah Hinds, Kristen Hinds, Isaiah Hinds and Kayla Hinds; sister, Wanda (Sissy) Shirer; sister-in-law, Carolyn Pritchard; nephew, Adam Pritchard. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. at Berry Highland South Funeral Home, 9010 E. Simpson Road. Family and friends will meet Monday, March 10, 2025 at Berry Highland South Cemetery for a 3:00 p.m. Graveside service. Condolences may be offered at www.berryhighlandsouth.com