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William Evans Pryor Jr.

1962 - 2017

William Evans Pryor Jr. obituary, 1962-2017, Austin, TX

BORN

1962

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Cook-Walden Funeral Home

6100 North Lamar

Austin, Texas

William Pryor Obituary

PRYOR Jr., William Evans William Evans Pryor, Jr. passed away on September 22, 2017. Bill was born in Austin, Texas at Seton Hospital on December 30, 1962 to Paula Berthelot Pryor and William Evans Pryor. He resided in Houston until 1972 before moving to Refugio, Texas where his mother's family had historical roots. Bill attended school in Refugio, Texas from the fourth grade until his graduation from Refugio High School. He attended University of Texas where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha and graduated with a degree in Economics. He was preceded in death by his father, William Evans Pryor and step-father, Daniel Braman Miller. He is survived by his mother, Paula Berthelot of Georgetown, his brother, Edmund Randolph Pryor, his sisters, Paula Elizabeth Millerand Mary Anne Pryor. He is also survived by his step sister, Deborah Rhodes and step brother, Daniel B. Miller Jr. Bill was devoted to his grandmother, Mary Margaret Pickering Berthelot and his grandfather, Paul Pierre Berthelot who resided in Victoria, Texas. He spent a great deal of time with them as a young child. Before moving to Austin in 1994 Bill resided in Houston where he went to work for Merril Lynch upon his graduation from college. He worked in the investment business until moving to Austin. In recent years Bill has been a successful real estate broker. Growing up in South Texas, Bill very much enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 on October 7, 2017 at Cook Walden Funeral Home, 6300 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78752. To share condolences with the family, please visit www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.

Published by Austin American-Statesman on Oct. 1, 2017.
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Wish I could attend the services today. My thoughts and prayers are with you and my heart heavy with the task you have to do today. May our Lord hold you and give you some peace.

Suzanne Parks

October 7, 2017

Paula
Very sorry to hear about Bill. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Mike Looney

October 6, 2017

We are so sorry about your loss.

Carolyn & Mike Hendricks

Carolyn Hendricks

October 6, 2017

Saddened and devastated by Bill's untimely passing. So many fond memories of him as a young child and young adult. Sadly in France until the 16th or I would be at the services. Condolences to all his family.

Tim Smith

October 4, 2017

I am so very saddened to hear this. Rest In Peace sweet Billy

Allison Kelly

October 1, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I won't be able to make the services. My thoughts and prayers are with you Paula, Randy, Molly, Debbie and Lisa. May you Rest In Peace Billy.

Leigh Ann Brown

September 30, 2017

So sorry to the family for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort. Shari Morrison

Shari Morrison

September 29, 2017

Jane Colman

September 28, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bless you all.

Denise Dailey

September 28, 2017

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