James “Clint” Pryor, 91, of Genoa

James “Clint” Pryor, 91, of Genoa, died unexpectedly Nov. 11, 2026, at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, according to his obituary from Shurtleff Funeral Home.

A celebration of his life is scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Shurtleff Funeral Home, 10117 State Route 90 in Genoa. Visitors may attend from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., and the Rev. Foster will officiate.

Born July 9, 1935, in Pickett Rock Creek, Tennessee, Pryor was the son of Arthur and Effie Sharp Pryor. His mining career took him to jobs across the country before he retired from Cargill’s Cayuga Salt Mine in Lansing, where he worked mining rock salt.

Hunting, fishing and boating were among his interests. His travels included trips to the Atlantic Ocean and Tennessee. He later settled in Genoa and belonged to the United Church of Genoa.

His survivors include his wife of 32 years, Marion “Mae” Pryor of Genoa; his son, Maverick Pryor, and Debbie; and his stepson, Mark Brown, and Debbie Alo.

He also leaves grandchildren Jordan, Heather, Brittany and James; numerous great-grandchildren; his brother Donald of Dunlap, Tennessee; and nieces and nephews.

Family members who died before him include his parents; his first wife, Eloise; his son John, who died in 2011; John’s wife, Rachel; his brothers Clayton, Clyde and Delmar; and his sisters Claris and Joyce.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation instead of sending flowers may contribute to United Church of Genoa, 10070 State Route 90, Genoa, NY 13071, or a local food bank. Condolences for the family may be shared through the funeral home’s obituary page.

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