William "Will" Henry Pedziwol

January 16, 1993 - January 2, 2021

Click here to watch the service. On Saturday, January 2, 2021, William “Will” Henry Pedziwol, loving son, grandson, and brother, passed away at the age of 27. He was born in Landstuhl, Germany on January 16, 1993 to Henry and Deborah Pedziwol, where they lived for only a short time before returning to Deborah’s East Tennessee roots, Bristol. Will is survived by his parents; sister, Kate Pedziwol Price; grandparents, Charlie and Libby Beach; and girlfriend, Taylor Russell. Will graduated from Tennessee High School in 2011. He was on the swim team throughout his time at Tennessee High, where he came to know some of his dearest friends. He was a stranger to no one from an early age, which meant the culmination of a diverse and expansive friend group through his 27 years with us. To know Will was to know kindness. He cared for others deeply, regardless of closeness. He built his career, over the last seven years, at Bill Gatton on Volunteer Parkway, starting as the most thorough detailer you had and ending as a Service Advisor. He was patient, hard-working and contained an inconceivable depth of compassion for humankind. He loved his motorcycle, his cat, Sophie, music festivals, camping with his dad, and helping his mom navigate WiFi and Netflix. Most of all, he loved helping others and always sought to lighten another’s burden any way he could. The world will never be the same without him. His quick wit, infectious laugh, and best hugs cannot be replaced, but to continue his legacy of compassion is something we can all strive toward. Due to COVID-19, the family will hold a private service that will be livestreamed. Those that wish to attend the service via livestream at 6:00 PM on Friday, January 8, 2021 can click here to view. In a time of tremendous grief, we ask for our friends’ and family’s endless support and prayers. It is felt, heard, and so appreciated. Further information regarding the livestream will be available on Oakley-Cook Funeral Home’s website. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for monetary donations (checks payable to Deborah Pedziwol c/o Oakley Cook Funeral Home), which will be used to donate toward a charity that feels authentic to Will’s passions, yet to be determined. Arrangements especially for Will and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.