HMCS Virgil Richard Pryor, USN Ret., 64, of Largo, FL passed away suddenly on Monday, August 15, 2011 at home.
Born in Walnut, KS, he moved here from Tupper Lake, NY in 2003. He retired as a Corpsman with the US Navy after 24 years of service earning the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. He was a Vietnam veteran and was awarded the 2 Navy Achievement Medals, 3 Navy Battle Efficiency Awards, 3 Humanitarian Service Medals, a Navy Expeditionary Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Palm along with several unit commendations. He was a member of the American Legion, the Moose Lodge in Tupper Lake, NY; and the Largo Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was the current Chaplain for Indian Rocks VFW Post #10094 and active with the Military Order of Cootie (MOC) program.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Cheryl; two sons: Chad of Largo and Christopher of Tupper Lake; sister, Virginia Mulanax of Florissant, MO; and 4 grandchildren: Jordan and Joshua Soucy, and Kaly and Bethany Pryor.
A Memorial service will be held at 2PM on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at VFW Post #10094, 14268 Walsingham Road, Largo 33774 – (727) 596-8959.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the VFW Post or the American Diabetes Association, 4902 Eisenhower Blvd., Ste. 295, Tampa, FL 33634 – (813) 885-5007.
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I love you dad and will miss you.
You know we will always be their for you and your family if you need us .Like Chad said we already miss him. Love you guys
love Pop and Pat
I will always remember Uncle Rick for his easy-going personality. He was very devoted to his family and it was obvious that he loved them very much. I find some solace in the memory of conversations past, and a heavy heart for the conversations that will never come. I am extremely grateful for the times I had with Rick, and I will miss him very much. I offer my deepest condolences to Cheryl, Chris, and Chad.
Even though I hadn’t seen Cousin Rick in a long time, I will still miss him, knowing he is gone. My thoughts and prayers go out to Cheryl and the rest of his family.
I offer my deepest condolences to Cheryl, Chris, and Chad.
Rick and I had a lot of talks about the Navy, that we both had a lot of time in. May God bless all.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Chris.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Chris.
Sorry for your loss. Rick and I spoke briefly, mostly about Largo and how much he enjoyed the area.
He seemed like a gentle soul, he will be missed.
Dave and I will always remember Virgil as a real easy going guy who had a great sense of humor and caring attitude. We will miss his friendliness and great laugh and his outgoing personality. We’re grateful we had the opportunity to spend time with him in this train ride called life. Rest In Peace “FRIEND.”
Virgil was a very special person. We will miss his smile and laugh. Rest in peace.
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My sincere condolences to Aunt Cheryl, Cousin Chris & Cousin Chad. Uncle Rick was always such a passionate speaker. Despite disagreeing with him often, we always ended up laughing at the end. I will miss him and his hearty, easy laugh. All of you take care.