James Pryor Obituary
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He was born October 13,1949 in Kirby to the late Lewis and Anna (Laughrey) Pryor. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Pat Wages and Norma Tooman, half-brothers, Joe Shaw, Larry Shaw and Gene Shaw.
Jim graduated in 1968 from Elgin High School. He served our country in the United States Army. Jim was dedicated hard-working farmer.
Jim was a true family man who cherished nothing more than being at a cookout with his loved ones. He was a dedicated friend who was loved by the community. If you couldn't find him, he was out roaming the area checking on his fields.
He will be remembered for loving his family, farming and an occasional tobacco pipe.
On August 13, 1975 in Marion he married Jeanne (Collins) and she survives. Also surviving are children, Terry (Yanna) Sparks of New Bloomington, Karena (Mark Taylor) Pryor of LaRue, step-son, Steve Becker of Grove City.
Grandchildren, Brittany Sparks, Brandon Sparks, Kassie (Larry) Eldridge, Abbie Taylor and Jimmy Taylor
3 great grandchildren
One sister, Mary (Kevin) Kingseed of Tiffin
Services will be held Friday August 15, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Pastor Kathy Herr will officiate. Burial will follow in the Agosta Cemetery, where there will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095. Friends may call Thursday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in LaRue.
Memorial gifts may be made to New Bloomington United Methodist Church, 2540 Agosta Meeker Rd N. New Bloomington, Ohio, 43341
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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