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Jesse Pryor Obituary

Pryor, Jesse Age 73, of Bradenton, Fl., formerly of Aurora, IL., born on 12-9-1937, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 2, 2011. He was a member of Faith Church United Methodist in Bradenton, Fl., and formerly a Steward at St. John A.M.E. Church in Aurora, IL. The proud owner of the Detailers Inc., in West Chicago. IL. with previous other detail locations, he was known for his expertise workmanship, leadership and love of life in all his endeavors. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, of 18 years. Patricia A. (Kress) Pryor, his sister, Ethel (Bubba) Jeffries and brother Willie Pryor. The ten children include, Linda Faye Pryor, Michael (Mary Lou) Pryor, Timothy Pryor, Sandra (Kevin) Rayford, Farnica Pryor-Blakes, Jessie Jr. Lesure, Stacee (Anthony) Vaughn-Spurling, Shetira (Roberto) Vaughn-Arnold, Shawnta Vaughn, Stepdaughter, Katherine M. Kress, 13 Grandchildren, 2 Step-Grandchildren. 7 Great-Grandchildren, numerous Nieces and Nephews as well as Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews. Preceeded in death by his parents. Clary and John Pryor, a sister, Corrinnie (Doll) James, a brother Leroy Pryor, Sister-in-Law, El (Willie) Pryor, two sons Dennis and Jerry Pryor. No services or visitations will be held. In lieu of flowers that might be sent to the home, please make donations in memory of Jesse Pryor to either the American Diabetes Foundation or the Humane Society of Manatee County in Bradenton, Fl.

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Published by Beacon News on Oct. 12, 2011.

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Cat Cress

February 17, 2013

Im sorry for your loss,sayin prayers 4 all....

Kathy Kress

November 13, 2012

We miss you dad every day.Youll always be in our hearts,you always will be my dad.We love you so much.Gone but never forgotten.

A familiar site to all, the "Detailer" master. Taken in 1994.

Jesse Pryor

November 2, 2012

Stacee and her Father, Sept.28, 2011

Jesse Pryor

November 2, 2012

One of Jesse's friends at Braden River

Jesse Pryor

November 2, 2012

Jesse and his favorite SNACK

Jesse Pryor

November 2, 2012

Jesse, me and my daughter Kathy, July 4th , 2011

November 1, 2012

Jesse going to the fireworks July 4th, 2011

November 1, 2012

Waiting for the "fireworks", this 4th of July in memory of you.

Mrs. Patricia Pryor

November 1, 2012

To My Darling Jesse, It's been a little over a year since you departed us and went to be with the Lord and His heavenly Angels. I pray that you always know in your heart how much you are STILL loved and missed. I know you are with the Lord and you're watching over us. Take care my love and one day I'll be with you at your side. Always, Mrs. Jesse(Pat)Pryor

November 1, 2012

October 30, 2012

Days haev gone byeand it has been a year & some since you went to be with GOD! I truly miss you so much and think about you daily. God knows! Dad you are one of a kind> Miss your voice and calling you and asking for some fatherly advice. I miss you DAD! Tears still flow at times when I think of you! I know alot of what you went through phyiscal , spiritul, mental. One thing I now is that you was always in your right mind. R.I.P. JESSE PRYOR(MY DAD) Uitil w meet again.

florida

Stacee Vaughn-Spurling

October 30, 2012

Beverly J Scott

November 28, 2011

My Prayers and Thoughts are with the Pryor Family during the loss of your loved one.May God Be with you during your time of Grief. Loving You all

Stacee Spurling

October 22, 2011

I Stacee Spurling (JESSE PRYOR) daughter from LOUISVILLE, KY. I would like to say that I also would like to thanks all those in Florida that have been a support to my father during is health was ddecreasing and when he was in great health. I like to especially thank each and everyone during the death of my father for all the concerns and care.
Especially the Pastor and all the church members of Faith Church United Methodist in Bradenton, for being there and very supportive. God bless each and everyone so much words can not even express what part you played in my life when I was in florida and the peace that I knew my DAD had as he made peace with his heavenly maker (GOD) May he rest in peace. LOVE YOU DAD! MIss but I know that there is no more suffering.

I would also like to thank
Braden River Care Center and support of Tidwell Hospice for the loving and respectful care given to my DAD. Also thanks all of his friends, family, strangers and all that kept him in prayer. Thanks for all those who visited, thanks all those believed in prayer. Thank God for giving my Dad 73 years of life.
I thank God for giving me all the time I had to share with him.

Dawn Kargauer

October 18, 2011

To Pat and all the family members of Jesse: He will be greatly missed by EVERYONE here at the Kidney Center. He was a joy to be around, always a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. An uplifting spirit that rubbed off on others. May God bless you all and remember that we will all see Jesse in eternity! And Jesse, I can see you smiling now~thank you for always being positive and happy, in a not so always positive world!

kathy kress

October 13, 2011

Dad I love you and will miss you forever even though I was ur stepdaughter you never treated me that way me + ur grandchildren were blessed to have u in our lives ull always be my dad I luv u dad

October 13, 2011

Ancle Jess rest in peace you will be greatly miss,thanks for everything.to this day i still keep my car clean the way you taught me,(smile) my husband does until we meet again luv you very much.tell the rest of the family hello 4me pls!!!!!!!
Dan and Juanita Jeffries Jackson

Van & Jeanette Munos

October 13, 2011

Mike, so sorry to hear about your dad, may God be with you in your time of sorrow

Aaron Jones

October 12, 2011

Mr.Jesse I can count on one hand the people that has left life lasting impressions on me and im proud to say you're one of them and i thank you for that.... R.i.p

Uncle Jessie, you will be missed and always hold a special place in my heart.

Flora Brooks

October 12, 2011

Barbara Darden

October 12, 2011

Uncle Jesse rest in peace. I know you and my mom are having a great time catching up. I know she welcomed you with open arms, you were her special uncle. Pat may god be with you and give you the strength to move forward through the rest of your life. My prayers go out to Stacee and all my other cousins.

October 12, 2011

May God keep and bless you in your time of sorrow.

Patricia Pryor

October 12, 2011

To My Dearest Husband Jesse, You were my rock, my friend, my confidant and lover. You loved me the way no one else knew how to - with care and compassion - and I've learned so much from you over our 18 years together. You now have complete and painless days with our precious Lord. I miss you very much but you'll always be in my heart and I will stay Mrs. Jesse Pryor until God calls me home. Be Blessed dear love, be Blessed. Your Loving Wife, Pat

October 12, 2011

send pray and love to the family

Terry Maddox

October 12, 2011

Praying for your family Stacee, Shetira and Shawnta. Love you cousin Terry Maddox , Bethesa MD

sheryl bell

October 12, 2011

would like to say sorry for the loss. May God be with you during this loss.

RIP DAD!!! LOVE YOU SO MUCH

Shetira Vaughn Arnold

October 12, 2011

Dad I love you and miss you so much. I am being strong about all this and getting myself together like you wanted me too. I know you are here in spirit with all of us. You are truly missed and never be forgotten. with my love your daughter Shetira Vaughn Arnold

Stacee Spurling

October 12, 2011

Dad You are dearly missed. I know in my heart that you have no more pain , and no more suffering. You have a new body. I thank GOD for keeping you here this long. My Twin, Father, Friend, My DAD JESSE PRYOR! One of the Best Detailers in Illinios! Never forgotten and deeply missed bye those you have touched.

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