In Memory of David William Pryor

David William Pryor, 79 years old, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away at his home May 2, 2022 surrounded by his family.

David was born on August 2, 1942 in Dallas Texas to Lettie Mae (Baker) and Shelton Pryor. He married Karen Joyce Cheatham on September 5, 1964 in Harrah Oklahoma.

He spent his childhood in the Rocky Point Community and graduated from Panola High School in 1962; from there he went to Oklahoma State University. After leaving Stillwater he spent 30 years in Michigan working for General Motors. He retired in 1993 and they returned to Wilburton.

He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Joyce Cheatham Pryor; his Daughter and Son-In-Law, Kimberly and Mark Evans of Wilburton; his Grandsons, Jacob James Evans of Wilburton and Mason Wayne Evans of Houston, Texas; his Brother, Roger and Jodi Pryor of Anchor Point, Alaska; his Sister, Tammy and Richard Tapitto of Anadarko, Oklahoma; his Sister-In-Law, Twyla and Keith Wilcox of Talihina, Oklahoma; his very good Friend, Andrew James of Wilburton; and his Favorite Child “Sassy”, his beloved Dachshund of 14 years.

David is preceded in death by his Parents; his Brothers, Tim and Junior Pryor; and his Grandson, Conley Wayne Evans.

There will be a private memorial service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home.