James "Donnie" Donald Pryor

James "Donnie" Donald Pryor, 51, of 1635 Perkinson Road in Ruffin, passed away September 18, 2019, at his home.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 26 at 11am, at the Dan River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 25, from  6 - 8 pm, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his father, 2013 Mayfield Road in Ruffin.

Donnie was born May 5, 1968 in Danville, VA.  He was graduate of Rockingham County High School. He was raised and worked on the family tobacco farms.  Donnie enjoyed deer hunting and watching NASCAR races with his sons.  He was a member of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church in Pelham.

He is survived by his son, James Bennett "Ben" Pryor and wife, Alex Pryor of Ruffin;  two grandchildren, Jace Bennett Pryor and Jaxon Reid Pryor;  son, Daniel Blake Pryor who is in the US Navy;  his father, Claude E. Pryor, Jr. of Ruffin; mother,  Diane Peed Pryor of Ruffin;  brother, Claude E. Pryor, III of Ruffin;  along with numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, c/o Connie Jones, 391 Williamson Creek Road, Ruffin, NC 27326

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com