Jack Pryor

Jack Pryor, age 84 of Purcell, passed away on October 1, 2021. Jackie Lee Pryor was born on November 23, 1936 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Willard Pryor and Ellen (McEntire) Pryor. He was raised and attended school in that area graduating in 1954. After graduating Jack enlisted in the United States Air Force. While stationed in Illinois, he married his high school sweetheart, Carletta June Ernce, a girl from Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. The two were wed on May 7, 1955 in Urbana, Illinois. While Jack was in the Air Force, he and Carletta traveled from place to place always taking college courses wherever they settled. Jack also took the chance to preach when he could, and was a part of planting several churches as they traveled for the Air Force. When Jack left the military in 1962, he finished his Bachelors degree at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, OK and went on to complete a Masters degree at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK. He held numerous jobs over the years from working in insurance sales and storage management to education. He was a teacher, principal, and superintendent for Alfalfa Schools, and later held the role of Superintendent at Bridge Creek Schools, which moved his family to the Newcastle area. While much of his time was spent behind a school desk, his true calling was behind the pulpit. He served as a Southern Baptist Minister most of his adult life, and attended Midwest Seminary in Kansas City while stationed in the area. When he wasn't in the halls of a school or church, Jack loved to be outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, not just a fisher of men! At one time he held the state record for Small Mouth Bass, and he was also president of the Tuttle Coon Hunting Club. He raised Coon Hounds and Grey Hounds to chase coyotes. He cherished time with family, fishing with his father, trips with his wife, listening to hymns like "Saved, Saved", and being a part of his grandchildren's' spiritual life through baptism and weddings. He loved spreading the word of God and fulfilling the calling the Lord had put in his heart. Rest well good and faithful servant! He was preceded in death by his Parents, Willard Wilsy Pryor and Ellen Lee Pryor and his Brother Bobby Pryor. He is survived by his wife Carletta of the home. His son Jeff Pryor and wife Susana of Tuttle. His daughter Susie Croslin and husband John of Purcell. His grandchildren, Jeffery, Lori, Diana, Kyle, Mandy, Christopher, Nathan, Simon, Nate, Johnny, Arthur, and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Little's Chapel, Wilson-Little. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Send online condolences@ www.wilsonlittle.com.

Jack Pryor

November 23, 1936 - October 1, 2021