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Willis Dean “Bill” Pryor

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Willis Dean “Bill” Pryor Veteran

Birth
Dunlap, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death
20 Oct 2020 (aged 90)
New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Trent Woods, Craven County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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WILLIS '"BILL" DEAN PRYOR
W. D. "Bill" Pryor, age 90, passed away on October 20, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Doris Mae (Langley) Pryor of New Bern. He is survived by two children, Davie D. Pryor and Mirgy (Kenneth M.) Holton of New Bern; and one grandchild, Lauran Holton of Tustin, California. He also leaves behind one nephew, Tike D. (Sandra) Adams, Sr., of New Bern. He was a dearly loved father, grandfather, and uncle. The hardest-working man we have ever known. He will also be greatly missed by his faithful stray cat of 11 years, Morris.

Bill was a veteran of the Korean War. He served the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952 aboard the U.S.S. Everglades, the U.S.S. Shenandoah, and U.S.S. Krishna. A highly skilled tool and die maker, he retired as an Industrial Engineer from Bosch Power Tools in 1991.

A private family memorial with military honors was held at the Greenleaf Memorial Park Lakeside Chapel on October 22nd. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home.
Published online by Cotten Funeral Home, (New Bern, North Carolina) on October 23, 2020.
WILLIS '"BILL" DEAN PRYOR
W. D. "Bill" Pryor, age 90, passed away on October 20, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Doris Mae (Langley) Pryor of New Bern. He is survived by two children, Davie D. Pryor and Mirgy (Kenneth M.) Holton of New Bern; and one grandchild, Lauran Holton of Tustin, California. He also leaves behind one nephew, Tike D. (Sandra) Adams, Sr., of New Bern. He was a dearly loved father, grandfather, and uncle. The hardest-working man we have ever known. He will also be greatly missed by his faithful stray cat of 11 years, Morris.

Bill was a veteran of the Korean War. He served the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952 aboard the U.S.S. Everglades, the U.S.S. Shenandoah, and U.S.S. Krishna. A highly skilled tool and die maker, he retired as an Industrial Engineer from Bosch Power Tools in 1991.

A private family memorial with military honors was held at the Greenleaf Memorial Park Lakeside Chapel on October 22nd. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home.
Published online by Cotten Funeral Home, (New Bern, North Carolina) on October 23, 2020.


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  • Maintained by: Ronald
  • Originally Created by: Ruthy
  • Added: Mar 22, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/224762116/willis_dean-pryor: accessed ), memorial page for Willis Dean “Bill” Pryor (16 Oct 1930–20 Oct 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 224762116, citing Greenleaf Memorial Park, Trent Woods, Craven County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Ronald (contributor 51636782).