People named Leo Pryor

Leo A Pryor of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on March 11, 1915, and died at age 78 years old on October 18, 1993.

Leo Adam Pryor of New York, New York County, NY was born on August 27, 1932, and died at age 63 years old on December 13, 1995. Leo Pryor was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 17 Site 2215 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton.

Leo Burl Pryor was born to John Murry Prior and Carrie Lillian "McKinstry" Prior on February 5, 1894. He married Florence Genter on August 21, 1917. Less than a year later on July 21, 1918 Leo was inducted into the army for World War I. He served as a cook during his service. Florence moved back with her family for a couple of months and then went to Tennessee to be with Leo. She stayed about two months and then went back to her parents where she stayed until his discharge December 23, 1918. During Leo’s time in the service he contracted the flu during the terrible epidemic, which hit the U.S. It was because of this illness that he was not sent overseas with his regiment. Florence said one of the doctors took a special interest in him and if he had not, Leo would not have survived. After Leo’s discharge and return to Oklahoma they rented a farm near Fargo, Oklahoma, about 23 miles from Florence’s parents. (the Canester Place) Their son Marvin was born there on June 2, 1919. Anna, Florence’s mother, helped after the birth. (See letter from Anna to Lester announcing Marvin’s birth) Anna shortly after became ill and spent the last 2 years of her life bedfast. May Morgan was hired to care for her. Anna died October 27, 1923 on Florence’s birthday. Lester and May were married April 15, 1924 and bought a farm nearby. For a period of time in the late 20’s Leo and Florence owned and operated a restaurant in Beaver, Oklahoma called the Midway Café. Leo cooked and Florence helped serve. After selling it they returned to farming. On January 25, 1933 their daughter Aldean was born on a farm near Harmon, Oklahoma. Marvin, by this time, was 13 years old and a great help to his dad an mother. However, he was very jealous of the new baby. He skipped school and hid out in the orchard all the next day. In time he adjusted to the new arrival and was very fond of his little sister. During the depression years they moved to Arkansas for a short time. Not liking it there they returned to Oklahoma, later to attempt a tip to California hoping to find work. Before getting out of Oklahoma Aldean came down with scarlet fever and thy almost lost her. Disheartened they returned to Oklahoma City. They lived a short time in a tent and cabins. (Motel) later moving to a small house north of Bethany where they met their lifelong friends, Clarence and Ethel Henry (now Ethel Roberts). When Aldean was about 4 years old they moved to Capitol Hill. Living in two locations there. Leo had become an independent buyer of burlap bags, which he sold to a local bag company. This required traveling the state buying from ranches. He spent the rest of his life either full or part time in this occupation. However, he never lost his love of the farm. It was while living in Capitol Hill that Leo bought his first brand new car, a bright red Chevrolet pick-up to be used in his bag business. He was really proud of that truck. Unfortunately it was totaled in a wreck a short time later. Approximately 1940 they moved to a house on N.W. 20th St. in Oklahoma City. About a year later they moved to an acreage on N.E 50th near the Oklahoma City Zoo. Leo again could raise chickens, have a garden etc, and also kept on with his burlap bag business. Marvin went to Arizona and worked for a time. He stayed part of that time with his Aunt Ruby and Uncle Clay Covey at Globe, Arizona. (Ruby was Leo’s youngest sister). However, by this time World War II had broken out and like so many young men he awaited notice to report to the armed services. On January 9, 1943 he joined the Seabees as a welder. Approximately 1944 Leo and Florence rented a farm 7 miles N. of Yukon, Oklahoma where they lived until 1949. Leo was thrilled once again to be able to raise pigs, chickens and have some milk cows and raise both truck garden and feed for his animals. He took a number of prizes on his pigs and was featured in a national ad by the Purina Company. On December 15, 1946 Marvin was discharged from the service. He lived for a short time on the farm, then moved to Oklahoma City where he worked as a welder making stock loading chutes which he designed for a company there. In 1948 he married Eva Jean Morgan. Florence and Leo’s grandchildren, Calvin, Kenneth and Darla were born as a result of this union. Leo’s health was failing, also the owner of the farm wanted to move back onto it so in 1949 they purchased a home at 125 E. Cedar in Yukon which still stands. Aldean was graduated from high school there in 1951. After a couple of years she moved to Oklahoma City, where she met and married Gene Redman on November 19, 1956. Gene and Aldean moved to Kansas City shortly after and there Florence’s and Leo’s two granddaughters, Kathleen and Sherry were born. Later they moved to Chicago where grandson Stephen was born. In 1958 Florence’s father E.W. Genter passed away and was buried in Gage, Oklahoma. Lester and May had been working E.W.’s land as well as their own and upon his death purchased the homeplace from the estate. Florence and Leo remained at their home in Yukon, Leo, still buying bags when his health permitted and raising rabbits where again he took many prizes at the State Fair. Leo passed away on November 29, 1961.

Leo Homer Pryor Jr was born on December 20, 1925, and died at age 86 years old on April 18, 2012. Leo Pryor was buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Section C-114 Row E Site 10 20953 West Hoff Road, in Elwood, Il. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leo Homer Pryor Jr.

Leo Pryor was born on July 14, 1906, and died at age 82 years old on February 23, 1989. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leo Pryor.

Leo Pryor of Gardena, Los Angeles County, California was born on February 8, 1922, and died at age 51 years old in September 1973.

Leo A Pryor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, OK was born on September 25, 1910, and died at age 86 years old on October 7, 1996.

Leo B Pryor was born on February 5, 1894, and died at age 67 years old on November 1, 1961. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leo B Pryor.

Leo Pryor of Rayne, Acadia County, LA was born on October 2, 1931, and died at age 76 years old on May 6, 2008.

Leo Pryor was born on August 27, 1915, and died at age 58 years old in October 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leo Pryor.

Leo C Pryor of Sebree, Webster County, KY was born on December 18, 1920, and died at age 74 years old on March 4, 1995.

Leo S Pryor of Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI was born on March 24, 1917, and died at age 83 years old on March 14, 2001.

Leo Pryor of Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois was born on April 26, 1906, and died at age 74 years old in October 1980.

Leo Pryor of Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois was born on October 5, 1911, and died at age 73 years old in February 1985.

Leo Pryor was born on November 8, 1912, and died at age 63 years old in September 1976. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leo Pryor.

Leo Pryor was born on May 8, 1917, and died at age 65 years old in November 1982. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leo Pryor.

Leo Pryor of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio was born on June 1, 1887, and died at age 80 years old in February 1968.

Leo Pryor of Garner, Wake County, North Carolina was born on July 4, 1907, and died at age 70 years old in September 1977.

Leo R Pryor of Sabillasville, Frederick County, MD was born on June 26, 1919, and died at age 87 years old on August 16, 2006.

Leo Pryor of Providence, Providence County, RI was born on March 16, 1902, and died at age 66 years old in February 1969.

Leo J Pryor of Warwick, Kent County, RI was born on February 28, 1925, and died at age 83 years old on April 2, 2008.