Billy Parks "Bill" Pryor

Billy Parks “Bill” Pryor, 87, of Searcy, passed from this life on Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born February 8, 1936, in Kensett, a son of the late Houston and Estelle (Ellis) Pryor. Bill graduated from Kensett High School, Ouachita Baptist College, and the University of Arkansas. Upon graduation, Bill’s career began in management training at JCPenney in Hot Springs, then as an auditor for the Arkansas Highway Department and Federal Highway Administration in Little Rock. In the late 1960’s he and his family moved to Searcy where he worked as supervisor of accounting for Remington-Rand. In 1976 he opened his own CPA practice, retiring after 40 years. Bill Pryor was truly a servant. He served his country through the Army Reserves, achieving the rank of Captain. He served his community as a city councilman and coach. Bill gave his life to Christ at an early age. He served the Lord for many years through First Baptist Searcy as a deacon, high school boys Sunday School teacher, Royal Ambassador leader, and cook. Bill enjoyed the outdoors, fast-pitch softball, photography, woodworking, cooking, gardening, and smoking meat. Around Christmas, Bill was known to carry samples of homemade fudge around to give to family and friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his best friend and wife, Patsy, as they searched for the best Mexican restaurant. Bill loved his children and grandchildren. His cookie jar always had homemade chocolate chip cookies and his pockets were full of Smarties for his grandkids. He is survived by 3 children, Amy Roussel (Bill), Bruce Pryor (Elise McCauley) and Dr. Matthew Pryor (Amy); grandchildren, Ethan Pryor, Anna Roussel, Vivian Pryor, and Emily Pryor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Patsy Ruth (Norman) Pryor and 2 siblings, Dorothy Pryor Johnson, and Robert “Bob” Pryor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Searcy’s Faith Center Project. 105 South Spring Street, Searcy, AR 72143. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Searcy with Pastor Brian Whitney and Bro. Tommy Miller officiating. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the White County Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

Billy Parks "Bill" Pryor

February 8, 1936 - September 29, 2023