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James L. “Jim” Prior

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James L. “Jim” Prior

Birth
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
Death
18 Jan 2017 (aged 84)
Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA
Burial
Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA GPS-Latitude: 35.0850222, Longitude: -92.3344333
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James L. Prior, 84, of Conway, went to be with the Lord Wednesday January 18, 2017. He was born August 5, 1932 in Little Rock to the late Julius D. and Bertie (Minor) Prior. James was also preceded in death by his son Joel Keith Prior, two sisters, and three brothers.

James was a member of the First Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. He served during the Korean Conflict. James was a pilot and Civil Air Patrol Commander for 22 years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Conway and the Landlord Association. James was owner/operator of Prior Automotive for 20 years. After his retirement, he was owner/operator of Prior Clock Company. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, and flying.

James is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Laverne, daughter, Karen Sue (Prior) Irby, granddaughters, Jessica Anne Irby and Jennifer Amber Irby, and great-grandson, Levi James Federowski.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday January 23, 2017 at Crestlawn Memorial Park, with Bro. Larry Pillow officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Renewal Ranch, P.O. Box 11128, Conway, AR 72034.

Service Schedule
Graveside Service
Crestlawn Memorial Park
472 Hwy 64 East
Conway, AR 72032
Monday, January 23, 2017
1pm

Cemetery
Crestlawn Memorial Park
472 Hwy 64 East
Conway, AR 72032
James L. Prior, 84, of Conway, went to be with the Lord Wednesday January 18, 2017. He was born August 5, 1932 in Little Rock to the late Julius D. and Bertie (Minor) Prior. James was also preceded in death by his son Joel Keith Prior, two sisters, and three brothers.

James was a member of the First Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. He served during the Korean Conflict. James was a pilot and Civil Air Patrol Commander for 22 years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Conway and the Landlord Association. James was owner/operator of Prior Automotive for 20 years. After his retirement, he was owner/operator of Prior Clock Company. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, and flying.

James is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Laverne, daughter, Karen Sue (Prior) Irby, granddaughters, Jessica Anne Irby and Jennifer Amber Irby, and great-grandson, Levi James Federowski.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday January 23, 2017 at Crestlawn Memorial Park, with Bro. Larry Pillow officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Renewal Ranch, P.O. Box 11128, Conway, AR 72034.

Service Schedule
Graveside Service
Crestlawn Memorial Park
472 Hwy 64 East
Conway, AR 72032
Monday, January 23, 2017
1pm

Cemetery
Crestlawn Memorial Park
472 Hwy 64 East
Conway, AR 72032


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