Charles Edgar Priest, age 92, of Uniontown, formerly of Rostraver Township, passed away Nov. 12, 2021, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born March 16, 1929, in Fairchance. He is the son of the late Charles H. Priest and Frieda Conn Priest. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Tissue Priest; and one grandson, Andrew Levi Priest. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey C. Priest (Suzanne) of California, Pa., and David E. Priest (Cynthia) of Uniontown, Pa.; grandchildren, Ashley Priest Krzanowski (Joseph) of Frederick, Md. and Kelly Priest Allen (Keith) of Espyville, Pa.; great-grandchildren, Michelle Lynn Allen, Cody Michael Allen and Sydnee Marie Allen; and one sister, Doris Blum of Glendora, Calif. He was a member of Abundant Life Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He retired from Verizon with over 40 years as a switchman. He was a past master of King Solomon’s Lodge No. 346 F&AM in Connellsville, Pa. He was a member of the Valleys of Uniontown and Pittsburgh Consistory and Syria Shrine. Friends will be received at DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 16, 2021, and from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service Wednesday, Nov. 17, with Pastor Nick Cook officiating the service. Interment will be held in Indian Creek Baptist Cemetery in Mill Run, Pa., and will be private for the family. Donations may be made in his name to Abundant Life Church or a charity of your choice.
