Melvin Russell Pryor Obituary

On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Melvin Russell Pryor also known as Russ, passed away at age 57.

Russ was born on February 22, 1965 to Mel and Marilyn (Kay) Pryor. He was a father to 5 children, Shayla, Sarah, Ashley, Russell and Madison.

Russ was a hard worker, he dedicated most of his life working at Cell-Crete, but when he wasn’t working he enjoyed the outdoors. He loved fishing, dirt bike riding, kayaking down the Merced River and riding Harley’s. Russ also loved music, from P!nk to Pink Floyd he loved to sing and dance, you could say he knew how to have fun and party. He had a contagious smile and knew how to make people laugh and also get on their nerves just for fun.

Russ is survived by his 5 children, his 2 son-in-laws, Joseph and Edward, his 6 grandchildren, Brody, Daisy, Cash, Carter, Caroline and Cali, his Brother, Bob, his sister, Trina, his stepsisters, Sandy and Tina, along with many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on August 20. 2022 at 2:00 in the afternoon at 3325 Merced Falls Rd, Snelling Ca.