Donald Leo Pryor, Jr.

Donald (Donnie) Leo Pryor, Jr. (63) passed away on March 26, 2023, at home in Brooklyn Park, MN surrounded by family. Donnie grew up in North Minneapolis and attended Sheridan Junior High School and North High School. He joined the U.S. Marines at the age of 18. After an honorable discharge, he trained to become a sprinkler fitter, rising to the position of Foreman until illness prevented him from working. Donnie gave his life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as a young adult, and he eagerly shared his faith with others. Donnie was a proud Dad of five children: Sharica, Donald III ("Pacman"), Dontae, Antwan, and Denzell. Donnie loved family and he lived life with generosity and resilience, keeping a positive attitude through life challenges. He was a talented artist and he brought curiosity and humor wherever he went. He liked motorcycling and valued the legacy of his friends from childhood. Donnie was a champion for other people, often taking in anyone who needed a place to live, protecting strangers from charging dogs, and being present whenever someone was in need. Donnie never let obstacles get in his way. He set a goal and pressed in. One of his favorite sayings was, "There's nothing to it, but to do it." Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Frances Pryor; and two nephews, Ameer Alderson and Stiles Martin. He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Sharica Williams of Germantown, Maryland, Donald Pryor III, Dontae Freeman, and Denzell Pryor, all of Minneapolis, MN, Antwan Woodard of Jordan, MN; one brother, Stan (Dianne) Pryor of Minneapolis, MN; four sisters, Danita (BJ) Alderson, Andrea Pryor, Ramona (Greg) Owens, all of Minneapolis, MN, and Lillian (Dean) Martin of Knoxville, TN; 21 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Services will be held on Thursday, April 6th, at 11 AM, with visitation beginning at 10 AM, at Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Chapel, 5125 W. Broadway Ave, Crystal, MN 55429. Interment to follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream of Donnie's service will be available on his obituary page at www.Washburn-McReavy.com

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Donald Leo Pryor, Jr.

August 10, 1959 - March 26, 2023

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Donald Leo Pryor, Jr.

August 10, 1959 - March 26, 2023

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