Tracy J. Priest Jr.

Still think of you often & missing you March

I just discovered our relationship and this obituary. It is a wonderful obituary, that helped me get to know a little about my cousin. But the comments tell me that this is a cousin I would have loved to have gotten to know. You were a very loved man by many and influenced many with your desire to live life to the fullest.

Rarely does a day go by when I don't think of Tracy, or recall a special memory. Still miss you, Trace, and always will. You were sui generis and a joy giver. No one like you.

Just now seeing this, in 2022. I worked for Tracy at Storyville as a bartender and bar manager while I was in school. Those were some of the most fun times in my life. Tracy's zest for life, his fabulous collection of friends and flat-out entrepreneurial devotion, made him a joy to be around. Sorry to hear that he passed so young. I would love to know the story of the years between 1983, when I last say him and 2011. Sounds like it was quite a ride!

I met Tracy when I was a regular at Storyville. He was the only person I had met at that young age who loved jazz as much as I did. RIP Tracy, you were one of a kind. Attached is a copy of the Storyville music "menu" that I lifted about 50 years ago.

Tracy gave me my first job out of High School. He and Bob Logan were starting a new business out of his garage. I was the first employee of Southern Woodcraft. He let me set my own hours. I could come and go as I pleased. Future employees would have to punch the clock and be dependable. However that was not the case with me. Thanks Tracy. You were one of a kind. God destroyed the mold when he made you. Lot's of good memories.

Tracy and I went to 5th grade @ Holy Angels in Arcadia, and 11/12 grade at LSHS. Bought my 1st guitar from him. Last saw him at John Maitino's house post reunion party. Great kid, good man. Thom Pike LS '65.

Tracy, a great guy, always kind, even to those who didn't deserve it.
Jeff Nunan

Tracy, we never had the good fortune of your company in life, but reading about you has brought a smile to a few brothers' faces, and a toast to your spirit and humor. To you, and your journey in Ralelais "Great Perhaps."
- "Friends From The Heart Forever" Sigma Tau of DKE