Berry Lynn Pryor

Berry Lynn Pryor was born August 24, 1956, in Salem, Missouri, to Louis and Hilda (Dotson) Pryor. He entered eternal rest on December 23, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of sixty-eight years. Berry spent his life making memories in Boss, Missouri and was the proud father of two daughters: Tona and Amanda. He met the love of his life, Diane Vance, and gained two more children: Jason and Nicole. Berry and Diane happily blended two families together and shared eighteen years creating lasting memories. Berry was a professional rodeo bull rider and travelled the states with his daughters winning many buckles and trophy saddles. He was known as “Skeeter” and rode bulls with world champions Lane Frost, Donny Gay, and Tuff Hedeman. Berry was a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, National Rodeo Association, and Missouri Rodeo Association. Anyone acquainted with Berry knew he was a true cowboy. He was passionate about horses, a natural horse trainer, and known by many as a horse whisperer. He liked to go deer hunting, coon hunting, and trapping. Berry loved all animals and enjoyed raising dogs. Berry was a man of faith and attended Boss Assembly of God Church when he was younger with his mother. His faith, family, and friends were most important to him. Spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was what he treasured most. He was a genuine family man. Berry is survived by the love of his life: Diane Vance of Birch Tree, MO; children: Tona Stulce and husband Robert of Boss, MO, Amanda Denton and husband Stacy of Livingston, TX, Jason Vance and wife Sara of Suffolk, VA, and Nicole Modi and husband Chinton of Cranston, RI; sister: Kathy Young of Salem, MO; grandchildren: Alivia Munnerlyn, Austin Stulce and wife Katelyn, Skylair Stulce and wife Jackie, Shomili Modi, Haiden, Adrien, Ellie, Kendal, and Owen Bell, and Shiloh and Willow Vance; great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Jasper, Remington, Charlie, Zola, Lydia, Anthony, Skylair, and L.J.; extended family and dear friends. Preceding him in death were his parents: Louis and Hilda Pryor. Berry leaves behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and countless memories we will cherish forever. He will be forever missed. Funeral Services for Berry Lynn Pryor were held Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Elvie Hedrick officiating. Serving as Pallbearers were Eddie Pryor, Kelby Pryor, Austin Stulce, Skylair Stulce, Wes Young, and Larry Kohler. Honorary Pallbearers were Robert Stulce and Stacy Denton. Burial was in the Boss Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Condolences may be left online at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Berry Lynn Pryor

August 24, 1956 - December 23, 2024