Mr. Arthur Lee Pryor Obituary (1933

RIDGEVILLE, SC - In proufond sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Arthur Lee Pryor 81, of Ridgeville, SC who entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning, January 10, 2015. Arthur Pryor was born on November 2, 1933, to the late Obie and Vinnie Pryor. He grew up in the Campbell Thickett Community of Ridgeville, SC. He was educated in the public school of Dorchester County, he attended Zion Pilgrim (then a baptist church) with his parents. Arthur moved to Tampa, Florida in his 20's, where he worked for a period of time, later he traveled to Miami in 1967 and worked for the city of Miami, he was blessed with one son, Rickey Pryor. Arthur moved back to South Carolina in the 90's, he worked for Bellwright for a few years. He enjoyed the outdoors, hanging out with friends and family around a blazing fire. He was known for his slogans like "Living I won't and dead I can't" or letting everyone know "I am Suga Suga" Knowing the importance of a christian walk and a closer relationship with God, he accepted God as his personal savior. He attended My Father's House Ministry under the leadership of Bishop Melvin Brown until his illness left him home bound. Arthur leaves to cherish memory: one son, Rickey (Alexis) Pryor of Miami, Florida; six grandchildren: Carl Ricks, Shaquit Byrd, Ricky Hudson, Ricky Pryor, Jr., Taja Pryor and Rickay Pryor of Miami, Florida, one brother: Obediah Pryor of Ridgeville, SC; six sisters: Madgeline White, Carrina Aiken, Lillie Hart and Mary Pryor of Ridgeville, SC, Georgia Pryor of Lincolnville, SC, Lula (Wilton) Williams of Summerville, SC. He is also survived by six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Arthur was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Obie and Vinnie Pryor, one brother: David Pryor and sisters: Martha Lambright, Anna Laura Kitt and Lucinda Nelson.