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James “Jim” Pryor                  Send flowers

Services: Friday August 15, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Thursday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in LaRue Add to Google Calendar

James “Jim” Pryor, 75 of New Bloomington, died unexpectedly Thursday August 7, 2025 at his farm. He was born October 13,1949 in Kirby to the late Lewis and Anna (Laughrey) Pryor. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Pat Wages and Norma Tooman, half-brothers, Joe Shaw, Larry Shaw and Gene Shaw. Jim graduated in 1968 from Elgin High School. He served our country in the United States Army. Jim was dedicated hard-working farmer. Jim was a true family man who cherished nothing more than being at a cookout with his loved ones. He was a dedicated friend who was loved by the community. If you couldn’t find him, he was out roaming the area checking on his fields. He will be remembered for loving his family, farming and an occasional tobacco pipe. On August 13, 1975 in Marion he married Jeanne (Collins) and she survives. Also surviving are children, Terry (Yanna) Sparks of New Bloomington, Karena (Mark Taylor) Pryor of LaRue, step-son, Steve Becker of Grove City. Grandchildren, Brittany Sparks, Brandon Sparks, Kassie (Larry) Eldridge, Abbie Taylor and Jimmy Taylor 3 great grandchildren One sister, Mary (Kevin) Kingseed of Tiffin Services will be held Friday August 15, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Pastor Kathy Herr will officiate. Burial will follow in the Agosta Cemetery, where there will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095. Friends may call Thursday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in LaRue. Memorial gifts may be made to New Bloomington United Methodist Church, 2540 Agosta Meeker Rd N. New Bloomington, Ohio, 43341 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Agosta Cemetery Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: craig boblenz marion Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM A favorite classmate and friend. James will be missed greatly. So saddened for your loss and for the area. Praying for support for this huge loss #2 from: Michael Leibold Marion, Ohio Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM Jim was always a very good person to look up to! He was a super hard worker who never gave up! I always cherished Jim and his leadership! Miss you Jim! #3 from: Jennifer McCrary laRue Ohio Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM John and I so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of the family. #4 from: Pam (Harper) Lemasters Port Clinton, Ohio Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM Karena and Jeanne….i am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs #5 from: Richard Persinger   Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM JIM, WAS A AWESOME PERSON A GOOD FRIEND .LOVE TO HELP HIM . JUST A SUPER PERSON TO BE AROUND. GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY .AMEN. #6 from: Bob Howell LaRue Ohio Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM I first meet Jim in the early 60’s when NewBloomington came to LaRue for Jr. High. Jim was a very polite young man. Like Craig Bolbenz said one of my favorite classmates. I will miss talking to him at the farm. Prayers for his wife and children, Love in Christ Name. #7 from: Brian E. Napper Marion Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM Jim was a very good man. He was a positive influence in my life growing up in New Bloomington. We played baseball together, camped out together and ran with a good group of kids. I cherish those memories. #8 from: Shirlee Sanderson Pinehurst, NC Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM I met Jim several years ago at Ed & Dian Schweinfurth’s barn. Ed’s workshop was a gathering spot for friends & neighbors. He’s known to me as “Farmer Jim” & I’d heard them both speak with affection of their friend & neighbor long before I met him and as recently as a few days ago. He was a kind neighbor and friend to people I love. Sincere condolences to Jim’s family and friends. #9 from: Craig Mitchell 4311 Larue prospect rd Marion Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM Always took the time to talk to you kinda like to distract you auctions as I did to him gonna miss your pipe #10 from: Mark & Tara Guider MARION Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM So sorry to hear of your family's loss. Sending prayers to you all.  RIP Jim. Mark and Tara Guider .       #11 from: Joe and Tara Blanton Kentucky Tue, Aug 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM Karena, I'm so sorry. He would be smoking that pipe and reading the newspaper. He was a good man. Joe did some custruction work for him years ago. If we were out driving and saw that pipe we knew who it was before seeing him. We send our condolences to you and your family. Big hugs and prayers 🙏 #12 from: Gloria Prettyman Boles Lakeview, OH Wed, Aug 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM So sorry to was of Jim’s passing. Jim was the type of person who always put the needs of others, ahead of himself. The community of New Bloomington will miss his contributions.   Our sincere sympathy to his wife &family. Gloria & Ron Boles

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