As you can see, “Junior” Pryor died this past October. I thought I had posted his obit then, but I don’t see it. He died just a few days before the 1962 reunion at Doug and Janice’s Cabin. As a matter of fact, he had planned to attend. He had been fighting cancer a couple years, but suddenly took a turn about a week before their reunion.
Waldo “Junior” Moore Pryor, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 10, 2025 after a two year battle with cancer. Hew was born on February 14, 1944 in Walnut Grove, MS to the late Waldo and Zola Mae Pryor of Forest, MS, but it would be Homewood, MS where he spent his youth growing up and a special place he called home. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Priscilla Ann Pryor and Jane Pryor Tadlock and brother, Paul Dewayne Pryor, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Charlene “Charlie” Kilpatrick Pryor, his sons, Craig (Carol) Pryor of Seguin, TX, Kevin (Sarah) Pryor of Floresville, TX, and grandson Cole Pryor of Jourdanton, TX. He is also survived by his sisters, Pam (Warren) Wallace of Homewood, MS, Janet (Hiram) Richardson of Morton, MS, Shelia (Ken) Sims of Brandon, MS, and brother, Eddie (Michelle) Pryor of Pass Christian, MS, brother-in-law Bob Tadlock of Pulaski, MS, and sister-in-laws Linda Pryor of Lena, MS, and Cheryl (Harry) Ferguson of Florence, MS. He is also survived by a host of cousins, nieces and nephews, all of which he loved dearly. He graduated from Forest High School in 1962 and later attended East Central Junior College in Decatur, MS, where he played on the football team. It is here where he also met the love of his life, Charlie. Initially Junior and Charlie made their home in Forest, MS, before moving to Texas where they raised their family. He loved the outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing or just sitting around the campfire with his family and friends. He was a great storyteller, loved sports of all kinds, especially the Spurs and them Cowboys. He always put Christ first in all that he did. His heart was as big as Texas. He was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.
Re: “Junior” Pryor FHS ‘62
Posted by Jimmy Pryor ‘68 on December 20, 2025, 7:31 am, in reply to "“Junior” Pryor FHS ‘62"
I think Junior's death was mentioned on here, but there wasn't an obituary. Junior was one of the sweetest people I know, and my heart goes out to all his family and friends.
That’s probably what happened, Panzey. Since he died just days before we went to Forest for the reunion, I (or one of the classmates) might have posted the news but had no obit yet. I seem to remember a photo of him holding a fish instead of the photo on this SCT obit. I agree he was such a nice guy and seemed to truly enjoy seeing his classmates again. Janice was thrilled that he planned to come in Oct…..and got the sad phone call just days before the event. Also, as most of you have probably noticed, in the last few months we have had an increase in “trolls/spam.” When that happens sometimes I have to delete threads just to get rid of all that. We had four examples of such activity overnight a couple days ago They keep me busy since they hide in older threads. That’s what makes these older threads pop up to the top of the page.
Kaye, I had been wondering about the posts from years ago popping up recently. Thanks for the explanation. I can't imagine what it's like for you to stay on top of people's shananigans.
I remember that Junior always had a wonderful smile on his face! I’m sure this Christmas will be a hard one for his family and friends. Prayers for them all.🙏
