Otey Pryor, age 89, of West Paducah, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Otey was born in Kevil, Kentucky on November 23, 1931 to Gideon M. and Eva G. Nall Pryor. His passion for horses and harness races led him to Bluegrass Downs where he was a paddock judge for many years. He enjoyed gardening and watching UK Basketball. Otey worked at CTS for many years and was of the Baptist Faith.
Otey is survived by his wife of 69 years, Myra Pryor; two daughters, Marilyn Vanvactor (Alan) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Pamela Dixon (David) of Columbus; three sons, Michael Pryor (Sharon) of Kevil, Bobby Pryor (Debbie) of West Paducah, Marvin Pryor of West Paducah; three brothers, Gideon Pryor Jr. of Lone Oak, Kenneth Pryor (Donna) of Melber, Billy Pryor of Paducah; five granddaughters, Laura Vanvactor Greene (Eric) of Denver, Colorado, Lisa Pryor Sullivan (Alan) of Lone Oak, Kayla Pryor Haynes (Nick) of Lone Oak, Jennifer Dixon of Columbus, Sara Baker Jones (KC) of Metropolis; six grandsons, Jeffrey Vanvactor (Leslie) of Honduras, Brandon Dixon (Anya) of Arlington, Anthony Dixon of Columbus, Drew Halbert (Shondra) of Martin, Kentucky, Ryan Baker (Jenna) of Oscar, Kentucky, Pat Curtin of Massachusetts; several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Berlene Marlow, Mae Swaringen, Olala Reinheimer; three brothers, T.J. Pryor, James Pryor, Boone Pryor; one granddaughter, Amy Curtin, and his parents.
Graveside services will be held at Harris Cemetery on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Ryan Baker officiating.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Parkinson’s Foundation 200 SE 1st Street Ste. 800. Miami, FL 33131.
Otey was born in Kevil, Kentucky on November 23, 1931 to Gideon M. and Eva G. Nall Pryor. His passion for horses and harness races led him to Bluegrass Downs where he was a paddock judge for many years. He enjoyed gardening and watching UK Basketball. Otey worked at CTS for many years and was of the Baptist Faith.
Otey is survived by his wife of 69 years, Myra Pryor; two daughters, Marilyn Vanvactor (Alan) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Pamela Dixon (David) of Columbus; three sons, Michael Pryor (Sharon) of Kevil, Bobby Pryor (Debbie) of West Paducah, Marvin Pryor of West Paducah; three brothers, Gideon Pryor Jr. of Lone Oak, Kenneth Pryor (Donna) of Melber, Billy Pryor of Paducah; five granddaughters, Laura Vanvactor Greene (Eric) of Denver, Colorado, Lisa Pryor Sullivan (Alan) of Lone Oak, Kayla Pryor Haynes (Nick) of Lone Oak, Jennifer Dixon of Columbus, Sara Baker Jones (KC) of Metropolis; six grandsons, Jeffrey Vanvactor (Leslie) of Honduras, Brandon Dixon (Anya) of Arlington, Anthony Dixon of Columbus, Drew Halbert (Shondra) of Martin, Kentucky, Ryan Baker (Jenna) of Oscar, Kentucky, Pat Curtin of Massachusetts; several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Berlene Marlow, Mae Swaringen, Olala Reinheimer; three brothers, T.J. Pryor, James Pryor, Boone Pryor; one granddaughter, Amy Curtin, and his parents.
Graveside services will be held at Harris Cemetery on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Ryan Baker officiating.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Parkinson’s Foundation 200 SE 1st Street Ste. 800. Miami, FL 33131.
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