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Richard Pryor Obituary

PRYOR, RICHARD DOUGLAS "DOUGIE" JR., 36, of Shepherdsville, KY, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in Louisville.

He was born on October 22, 1977 in Louisville, the son of Richard Pryor Sr. and Connie Clark.

He was a masonry worker. He loved his dogs, Sadie, Scrappy and Blue.

He is survived by his father, Richard Pryor, Sr., of Shepherdsville and his mother Connie Clark, of Louisville; grandmothers, Barbara Jean Pryor and Doris Elaine Clark, both of Louisville; aunts and uncles, Dianna Pribble, Darrell Pryor, Lynn Gibson, Kim French, Jim Clark, Gene Clark, Kevin Clark, Chuck Clark, and Steve Clark.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Richard Lee Pryor, and James Melvin Clark, and a great-uncle, Charles Miller.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. CDT Saturday at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield, KY. Burial will be in the Pilgrim Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from noon-8 p.m. CDT on Friday and from 9 a.m. Saturday until time of services.

Online condolences can be made in the guestbook on our website at www.dermittfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier-Journal on May 9, 2014.

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V.C.

May 9, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.

Marietta Reynolds

May 9, 2014

A Wonderful young man that will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Greg & Mary Kay Wallace

May 9, 2014

From: Wallace Drywall Company, Inc.

Our sincerest of condolences to the families of Dougie Pryor, Jr. There are never any sufficient words for the loss of a loved one, especially that of a child, whom you'll miss greatly. May the Peace & Understanding that only God can provide, be your solace in this time of grief. You & your family will be in our many thoughts in the days ahead.

May 9, 2014

Connie I'm so sorry this had to happen. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Hope to see you Saturday. Sue and David Batts

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