Ronald Ervin Pryor, age 79, of Mt. Juliet, TN, formerly of Princeton, passed away January 16, 2026 in Mt. Juliet, TN. Ronald was born June 20, 1946 to the late Thomas Casper Pryor and Dorothy Eline Satterfield Pryor Stout.
He was a 1965 graduate of Caldwell County High School and went on to become a dedicated United States Army Soldier. Ronald served over 26 years in the Army and was deployed multiple times to many different countries including; Korea, Vietnam, Belgium and Turkey. He enjoyed being a member of the VFW in Nashville, American Legion in Nashville and the Elks Lodge. Ronald retired from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs after 13 years of service.
He is survived by sons, Chris (Amberly) Pryor of Murfreesboro, TN and John (Erin) Pryor of Nolensville, TN; step-brothers, Ron Stout of Oak Ridge, TN and Ransom Stout of Benton; grandchildren, Evan, Grant, Cruz and Holden Pryor; best friends, Marvin and Tammy Hinsley of Hermitage, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Melinda Baker, Melanie McGough; brother, Roger Pryor.
Visitation was held from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Morgan’s Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Morgan’s Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery with military honors.
You may light a candle or share a message with the family at www.morgansfuneralhome.com.
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