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Charles Pryor Obituary

Charles Robert Pryor JOHNS ISLAND - Charlie Pryor died peacefully at home with his wife Elizabeth "Bette" Pryor and family by his side on the evening of May 27, 2012. The relatives and friends of Charlie and Bette are invited to attend the funeral services of the former at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Charlie Pryor was born July 12, 1927 in Dover, Georgia, the son of Richard Franklin Pryor and Emma Elizabeth Mincey. He served in the United States Coast Guard aboard the Cutter Amaranth at The Rock of Ages Lighthouse in Lake Superior. He was a graduate of Georgia Southern University. Charlie Pryor was a true southern gentleman, a kind and loving man, well known for his wry sense of humor. He was an entrepreneur of the highest order, respected and sought after for his business knowledge and expertise. He was responsible for the business success of many people and helped numerous others through his generosity. He is survived by his wife of Johns Island, SC; his beloved grandson of the home, Charles Douan; daughter Charmagne Pryor; son Cary Pryor; and special daughter-in-law, Katherine Pryor, special family members Shirley Lutz, Thomas Fearing, Kris Bradford; two granddaughters: Taelor Pryor and Caroline Perry, and extended family members in Sylvania, GA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Transitions Hospice Care, 9229 University Blvd., #F2c, North Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 28 to May 29, 2012.

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Heather Wheeler

June 25, 2022

Miss you every day Daddy, my best friend.

June 1, 2012

Sorry for the family's loss....only knew Charlie professionally, God Bless.

Patsy J Clark
Melbourne, Fl

May 30, 2012

It has been a privilege to know Charlie.

I was a special pleasure to know him professionally and socially.

We will miss him

Steve Wilkerson and Gale Robertson

Frank Wheeler

May 30, 2012

We love you, Pa. We know you are happy up there looking down at us. Rest in peace.

Susan Sanders

May 28, 2012

Dear Betty and family,
Ed and I were so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. We are in Maggie Valley, but will see you on our return home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Susan and Ed Sanders

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