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Chester Pryor Jr.

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Birth	:	15 May 1930 Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	24 Nov 2007 Frontenac, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Garden of Memories Cemetery, Washington Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.5078011, -94.7063980
Description	:	Chester Pryor, Jr. 15 May 1930 - 24 November 2007 Chester Pryor, Jr., 77, lifelong resident of Pittsburg, died at 7:45 p.m., Sat., Nov. 24, 2007 at the Girard Medical Center. He was born on May 15, 1930 at Pittsburg, a son of Chester and Marie (Brown) Pryor. He attended school in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School. He later attended the Kansas State Teachers Vocational College for two years. During the Korean Conflict, he served with the United States Army. He received the Korean Service Medal, three bronze service stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the... Read More	Chester Pryor, Jr. 15 May 1930 - 24 November 2007 Chester Pryor, Jr., 77, lifelong resident of Pittsburg, died at 7:45 p.m., Sat., Nov. 24, 2007 at the Girard Medical Center. He was born on May 15, 1930 at Pittsburg, a son of Chester and Marie (Brown) Pryor. He attended school in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School. He later attended the Kansas State Teachers Vocational College for two years. During the Korean Conflict, he served with the United States Army. He received the Korean Service Medal, three bronze service stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He continued his service in the Army Reserve until his discharge in 1958. He operated a sanitation service in Pittsburg for 49 years. He retired in 1997 due to his health. On Aug. 13, 1958 he and Evelyn Leona Woodward were united in marriage at Miami, OK. He was a member of the Benjamin Fuller Post No. 64, American Legion, the Pittsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a 21-year member of the Elks Lodge No. 412, He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and was a past president. Survivors include, his wife, Evelyn of the home, two sons - Chester A. "Artie" Pryor of Girard and Dale Pryor of rural Bronaugh, Mo.; one daughter - Leona M. Pryor of Overland Park, Kan.; four grandchildren,four great-grandchildren, one brother - Michael Pryor of Pittsburg; three sisters - Shirley Munsell of Pittsburg, Connie Phillips of Pittsburg, and Janie Collins of Pittsburg. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Graveside services will held at 10:30 a.m., Tues., Nov. 27, 2007 at the Garden of Memories Cemetery with Pastor Daryl Gaddy officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m., Monday at the SMITH-CARSON-WALL FUNERAL HOME. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart association and may be left at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the SMITH-CARSON-WALL FUNERAL HOME.

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Where is Chester Pryor Jr.'s memorial?
Chester Pryor Jr.'s memorial is located at: Garden of Memories Cemetery, Washington Township, Crawford County, USA.
When did Chester Pryor Jr. death?
Chester Pryor Jr. death on 24 Nov 2007 in Frontenac, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Chester Pryor Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 37.5078011
Longitude: -94.7063980

Family Members:

Parent

Chester “Lefty” Pryor Sr.

(1905 - 1993)

Gladys Marie Brown Pryor

(1913 - 1990)

Siblings

Shirley Jean Pryor Munsell

(1934 - 2017)

Donna M. Pryor Flater

(1937 - 1991)

Terry Wayne Pryor

(1950 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Garden of Memories Cemetery
Washington Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5078011, -94.7063980

2. Franklin Cemetery
Franklin, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5135200, -94.7066500

3. Shirley Cemetery
Frontenac, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4768930, -94.7047340

4. Lone Star Cemetery
Frontenac, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4768982, -94.7043991

5. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Frontenac, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4552994, -94.6789017

6. Frontenac Cemetery
Frontenac, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4542007, -94.6766968

7. Union Center Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5292015, -94.7778015

8. Smilie Cemetery
Mulberry, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5503006, -94.6492004

9. Yale Cemetery
Mindenmines, Barton County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4836900, -94.6155000

10. Englevale Cemetery
Englevale, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5861015, -94.7322006

11. Rosebank Cemetery
Mulberry, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5518990, -94.6194000

12. Dietz Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4180984, -94.7375031

13. Mindenmines Cemetery
Mindenmines, Barton County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4639381, -94.5913460

14. Beulah Cemetery
Beulah, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4397011, -94.8153000

15. Mount Olive Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3944016, -94.6971970

16. Rowe Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4018010, -94.6503930

17. Beecher-Hammond Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3936600, -94.7253500

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3927994, -94.6857986

19. Girard Cemetery
Girard, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5005989, -94.8533020

20. Timmons Chapel Columbarium
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3898300, -94.6993800

21. West Union Cemetery
Chicopee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4036500, -94.7781800

22. McGonigle Cemetery
Cato, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6264000, -94.7305984

23. Highland Park Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3853330, -94.7040260

24. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3819570, -94.7047020