IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Robert Lewis
Prior

Nov 5, 1953 — Mar 3, 2025

Obituary

Mr. Robert Lewis Prior Jr., affectionately known as "Lewis" to most family. Robert departed this life at UTMC Medical College of Ohio, Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 71.

Robert was born on November 5, 1953, in Polk County Georgia to the late Robert and Willie Mae Pryor.

Robert was a 1972 graduate of Jesup W. Scott High School. During his high school years, he played safety in football in his Jr. and Sr. years. Shortly after graduating, Robert was employed by Aet Iron as a saw and crane operator. He later retired from Aelro Steel in 2017. Robert was 27 years into his sobriety through the

alcohol Anonymous program. He was very active in chairing and serving his community within the AA program. Robert loved football and was a diehard Cleveland brown fan. He enjoyed and went to most of the Scott High Varsity games. Although Robert was a very laid back and private person, he would venture out to family and friend's gatherings and events, before his health got weak.

Robert loved his grandkids, watching his westerns, and listening to the music channel in his spare time. Must I not forget he had to have his snacks and desserts daily. LOL Robert was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend.

He was preceded in death by, parents, Robert and Willie Mae Pryor; grandparents, Fred and Sennie Greer, Willie Mae Ware and Eddie Ware; brother, Eddie B.; special aunties, Ruth Barton and Elizabeth Hood.

Robert Leaves to Cheris his memory, daughters, Latoya Willis, Rhonda Prior; son, Robrt Prior III; sisters, Mary Benton, Janice Johnson, Susan Dyer; grandkids, Cha'Ron Sweeney, Sharlia, DarNiece, Robert IV, Shamaree Prior, Jayden Bankston; special nieces, Shay Johnson, Sherlon Jones; best friend, Cenia Edwards and a host of Family and friends.

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First Visitation

March
18

Tuesday

The House of Day Funeral Services Chapel

2550 Nebraska Avenue, Toledo, OH 43607

10:00 - 11:00 am

Service

March
18

Tuesday

The House of Day Funeral Services Chapel

2550 Nebraska Avenue, Toledo, OH 43607

Starts at 11:00 am

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