Michael Wayne Pryor's Obituary
Michael Wayne “Mike” Pryor, 56, of Vernon, IL passed away at 2:17 PM, Wednesday, September 02, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Hohlt and File Funeral Home, Vandalia with Rev. Doug Wodtka officiating. Interment will follow in Farmer’s Cemetery, Shobonier. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00-11:00 AM, Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Hohlt and File Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Warrior Nation Cancer Foundation.
Michael Wayne Pryor was born on October 02, 1963 in Vandalia, IL, the son of Virgil and Mary (Depew) Pryor. Mike was a mechanic and throughout the years he worked for various repair shops in the area. He then opened his own business called Pryor Truck and Trailer Repair; owning and operating it for approximately 10 years. Mike loved fishing, camping, working in his shop, and most of all spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his significant other of 30 years, Betty Litaker; son, Matthew Pryor and wife, Paula; grandson, Alex Evans, all of Vernon; brothers, Gary Pryor and wife, Debbie of Altamont, Randy Pryor and wife, Becky of Vandalia, and Rick Pryor and wife, Kenette of Brownstown; sister, Sharon and husband, Butch Reavis of Vandalia; and grandchildren, Sarah, Emily, Hayden, Allie, Matthew, and Abby, all of Vernon and numerous others.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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