Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1:51 pm

Samuel Carsylie Pryor Jr

Junior Pryor, 76, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 14, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

He was born October 29, 1949 in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Samuel Pryor Sr and Kathleen Kuykendall Pryor and was preceded in death by a son, Tim Moore. Known as Junior to most people, He was a longtime faithful member of First Baptist Church Kings Mountain. Junior's interests were many. He never stopped learning and had countless projects and hobbies throughout his lifetime. He was a master cabinet maker and an accomplished construction professional. He was a wonderful friend to many and mentored countless people during his lifetime. Junior never met a stranger and possessed a contagious personality that drew so many people to him. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His devotion, strength, love and guidance will live on in the lives of everyone he touched.

SURVIVORS: Wife: Debbie Pryor
Children: Jack Moore, Robby Pryor, Rebekah Schemahorn (Craig), and Ben Thulin (Rhiannon)
Grandchildren: Kevin Moore, Blake Pryor, Jamie Moore, Eleanor Thulin, and Arianwen Thulin
Great Grandchild: Malachi Moore

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church with Reverend John Sloan officiating

VISITATION: Monday, May 18, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM prior to the service at First Baptist Church in the Stained Glass Room

INTERMENT: St. Luke's Lutheran Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain in memory of Junior.

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