Tracy J. Priest Jr.

One of the most interesting and interested people I have ever known; a gift to those who knew him and a loss for those who didn´t.

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