of Conway, AR
October 4, 1952 - April 23, 2023
William Henry (Bill) Pryor, Jr., 70, of Conway, Arkansas passed away April 23, 2023 at his home.
Bill is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandy Moseley Pryor; his daughter, Amanda Allen; son-in-law, Randy Jared Allen and daughter, Ginny Pryor; grandchildren, Carroll Ann Crawford and Andrea Allen and his siblings, Michael Pryor (Linnette) and Ann Clements (Gary).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wanda Groom Pryor and William H. "Hat" Pryor.
Born October 4, 1952 in Morrilton, Arkansas, Bill grew up playing summer league baseball, fishing and hunting and was a valued member of the MHS Devil Dog football team. Though he excelled both academically and athletically, he preferred to spend the majority of his time outdoors hunting and fishing. As a lifetime sportsman, he shared his wisdom with family and friends who will miss his guidance.
Many may know him as Coach Pryor. He coached both daughters through youth softball. He was legendary for his rule book knowledge and a few interactions with umpires. He was always proud of all of his girls.
Graduating from UCA in 1975, Bill was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. After graduation, Bill worked for the State Employees Retirement System for the first part of his career and then spent many years working for Conway Regional Medical Center where he made lifelong friendships. After his 2018 retirement, he volunteered on the board of the Faulkner County Senior Citizens Center and served as President of the Board.
Visitation to be held at Roller-McNutt in Conway at 9am Wednesday, April 26, 2023 with funeral to follow at 10am. The family requests flowers to be sent to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home and memorials made to the Faulkner County Senior Citizens Center.
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35 Condolence(s)
Charles Hamling
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Our sympathy and prayers for Sandy and all the family. Bill was a great friend to Charlie when they worked at Conway Regional . He will be remembered fondly.
Charles and Theresa Hamling
Charles Hamling
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Our sympathy and prayers for Sandy and all the family. Bill was a great friend to Charlie when they worked at Conway Regional . He will be remembered fondly.
Charles and Theresa Hamling
Mike Mourot
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Mike and Ann - My prayers and thoughts are with you. Bill was a great person to know. I have numerous memories of Bill. Growing up on Division Street, we would have baseball games in our backyard. Bill and Mike would come over and me and my brother Clark would play different sports, but mostly baseball. The rules were simple. We would divide up teams and then play a maximum of 6 innings or when the first brother to brother fight would break out. We rarely played 6 innings.
Another great memory for me was after football games. I was fortunate to play as a sophomore and Bill was a senior. After each game I would ride home with Bill after a few stops at many of the late-night high school locations. As a sophomore I was in social circles I did not know existed. Bill was a great friend (as was one of my best friends, his brother Mike). He will be missed.
Janet Mourot
Thursday, April 27, 2023
I have wonderful memories of Billy from high school days. On Sunday nights he would come from the Baptist church with friends and pick me up with his Methodist friends, and we would ''ride around'' Morrilton. Billy taught me how to drive a standard shift car; a skill that served me well!! He was a great listener too. I looked up to him and would be so glad to see him as the years passed.
My prayers are with all of the family.
Debra Robinson
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the Pryor family. Such a great loss for our community and the Senior programs of Faulkner County. Bill had a love for Seniors and brought great strength to the Board of Directors. I worked very closely with Bill on many projects. I appreciated his expertise and especially his humor. He will be greatly missed.
Debra Robinson
Margaret Diles
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Sandy, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of Bill. Please know I am lifting you and all the family in prayers for strength and comfort.
Wilma Winningham
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my prayers. So sorry I'm not going to be able to make it to the services. I thought the world of him and Amanda. God bless you all.
Jono waldrip
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Sandy, this is jono Waldrip and bill was president of sig tau when I was a pledge. I have such fond memories of him and you. My time at uca was some of my favorite memories. Good speed for you and family.
Russ Covington
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Bill. We had such good times back in the day! I know he will be missed. Please accept my sincere condolences. I am praying for Sandy and family
Russ
AVA SMITH
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Sandy, so sorry to hear about Bill. He was my boss at
State Employees Insurance and a very good boss. My prayers are with you and your family. Ava
Roger Gossett
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Rest in peace Brother. Without you I don't know if I would have had near the experience or learned half as much. Sandy, our condolences to Bill's and all the Brothers Sweetheart. Our hearts hurt because they beat in time with Bill's and yours.
Love,
Roger Gossett
Lonnie McCoy
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Sorry to hear of bills passing prayers for the family bill will be missed and i have so fond memories of our hunting excursions !!!
Nancy Rowell
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
The Faulkner County Senior Citizens Program and our community are better as a result of Bill having passed through this world. If he were here to read this he would probably joke about having passed through this world ''like a herd of turtles.'' I will miss Bill's friendship, honesty, loyalty, HUMOR, and his many questions. I will miss Bill. My love and sympathy to his family.
Stephanie Nicholson
Monday, April 24, 2023
To Bill's wife and Mike and Ann so sorry for your loss. My family and the Pryor's were church family at FBC for many years. I learned much Bible wisdom from his dad. Good memories.
Judy Prince
Monday, April 24, 2023
Mike and Ann, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's death.
Mike, I am so glad that you have the wonderful memories of your last big fishing trip to Alaska with Bill. I know you treasure them.
Debbie Purtle Merritt
Monday, April 24, 2023
Dear Sandy and Family,
I was so sad to hear of Bill's passing away. Please know that you have my prayers for peace and comfort at this time. Bill was a great guy and loved by so many from college and I am sure the Conway community as well.
Love ya,
Debbie
Celestial Ramm
Monday, April 24, 2023
Sandy, my heart breaks for you. I am praying for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Paula Lee
Monday, April 24, 2023
Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is broken for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and in the days to come.
Emily Hoyt
Monday, April 24, 2023
Love you big Ginny! Praying for y'all!
Nancy LeMaster
Monday, April 24, 2023
So sorry, Sandy. Prayers for you family.
Danny and Linda Linn
Monday, April 24, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing and will keep the family in our prayers. I served on the board of the Senior Citizens Center with him. He will be missed by a lot of people. ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™Danny and Linda
Donna Johnson
Monday, April 24, 2023
Sandy and family, So sorry to hear about Bills passing. You are in my prayers!
Roddy and Martha McCaskill
Monday, April 24, 2023
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Sarah&Greg Wells
Monday, April 24, 2023
Praying for the Family's.
Lauren Hill
Monday, April 24, 2023
My prayers for Sandy and family for comfort and peace that only God can provide.
Tim Starkey
Monday, April 24, 2023
Sandy, I know how hard it is to loosing tour mate Iam deeply saddened to hear of your loss! If there is anything I can do let me know
Pat Colford
Monday, April 24, 2023
Bill was my boss for several years at State Employee's Insurance. We had a lot of fun while serving the employees and their dependents with their insurance needs. I will miss the occasional lunch with our group of retired State employees and Bill.
Jenny Carlisle
Monday, April 24, 2023
I am so sorry to hear this. Bill was one of my favorite bosses ever. Sending love to Sandy and the rest of the family.
Terry Mullen
Monday, April 24, 2023
Sorry to hear this sad news we went to school and church together. Bill was a good friend and to Mike and Ann sorry for your loss and you have my deepest sympathy
C. J. Newton
Monday, April 24, 2023
I am so saddened to hear of Bill's leaving us, yet I love the thought of his arrival in heaven and the joy he has there. I have been praying for you all since I heard the news this morning and will continue to do so. Much love to you all.
Doyce Hill
Monday, April 24, 2023
Bill and I were classmates beginning in elementary school and continuing through high school. We shared many great moments playing football and other sports. He will be missed by his classmates of MHS 70. Condolences are extended to his family. Rest in peace Bill until we meet again.
Ken Koontz
Monday, April 24, 2023
Billy was a good friend in our night school days . Sorry to hear of his passing.
Tanya Jo Burch
Monday, April 24, 2023
Showing support for my friend Ginny, i am praying for your family sister. I never got to meet dad but I know he was a good father and loved his family.
Marsha Majors
Monday, April 24, 2023
I'm so sad to see Bill's passing. We go back a long way as friends. My thoughts and prayers for all the family.
Kathy cash
Monday, April 24, 2023
So sorry for your loss keep your family in my prayers ðŸ™