Obituaries
PITTSBURG — Alfred E. “Rusty” Pryor, 87 of Pittsburg, KS died at 8:
57pm, Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center
Rusty was born November 12, 1922 in Goodman, Mo to Luther and Mary
Elizabeth Pryor.

Rusty served his country in the United States Army Air Corp, during W.W.
II. While serving he received the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Philippine
Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, World War II Victory Medal and the
Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged on January 25,
1946.

He married Iva May Taylor. She preceded him in death on September 8,
1987.

Rusty worked for the City of Pittsburg, at the Disposable Plant, retiring
after more than 20 years of service.

Rusty was a member of the Benjamin Fuller American Legion Post #64 of
Pittsburg, KS.

Survivors include his sons Jack Pryor and companion Carol Arbogast,
Charles Benner, Paul Benner and wife Karen and Raymond Benner and
wife Mavis all of Pittsburg, KS; daughter Mary Pryor of Wichita, KS; along
with numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Rusty was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Kay Benner and a
few siblings.

Graveside services will be 2:00pm, Monday, March 29, 2010 at Mt. Olive
Cemetery in Pittsburg with Rev. Daryl Gaddy officiating, where the
Benjamin Fuller American Legion Post #64 will have flag presentation.
Family and friends are requested to meet at the cemetery on Monday. E-
mail condolences may be left at our website www.bathnaylor.com.
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