Jeremy Pat Pryor

Jeremy Pat Pryor April 18, 1974 - April 15, 2011 On April 15, 2011, the humble, gentle free-spirit of Jeremy Pryor achieved ultimate freedom, slipping from this world to Paradise while visiting his good friend, Corey, and with his beloved dog, Willie, at his side. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, at First Baptist Church of Waco with the Dr. Matt Snowden officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 21, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Jeremy was born April 18, 1974, in Houston, Texas, to Pat and Gail Pryor. He grew up in Waco, graduating from Midway High School in 1992, and Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a MBA. With his passing, the good ol' Baylor Bears have lost their most loyal fan. At even a young age, Jeremy demonstrated an open-hearted nature, befriended many, forgave all, and was quick to celebrate the moment and the simple and good things in life. Throughout his life, he maintained a consistency of character only achieved by a few in this world. He was a loyal and loving son, brother, and, above all, friend. As result of his education, extensive travel, and unique pursuits and demeanor, he developed a deep respect for the natural world viewing its protection and preservation as not only essential for our species survival but also from the view of the Native American culture of the natural world as sacred. He was proud to have been adopted by the Eastern Shoshone tribe, and named "Nummawunt", meaning "one of us". He gave his best in his work with The Nature Conservancy and various environmental consulting firms. Jeremy was a member of First Baptist Church of Waco. In childhood, he was active in many activities and ministries, culminating in a mission experience in Guatemala in 2010. He is survived by his parents, Pat and Patricia Gail Pryor; brother, Matt Pryor and wife, Paige; sister, Amanda Pryor O'Connor and husband, Christiaan; one nephew, Jake Pryor, and two nieces, Mairead and Caitrin O'Connor; god-sister and god-brother, Luoana and Bogdan Cirlan; Uncle Bobby Sanders and wife, Phyllis; cousins, Shelli Sanders, Jill Quarantino, Leann Sanders and Natalie Sanders; a legacy of friendship that reaches around the world; and last but not least, Willie. Memorials may be made to the Guatemalan Ministry at First Baptist Church of Waco, 500 Webster, Waco, Texas, 76706, or the Nash Prairie Project, c/o Father Peter Carmody, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 786, West Columbia, Texas, 77486. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.