James Clinton "Clint" Pryor

Jul 9, 1935 — Nov 11, 2026

Genoa, NY

James Clinton "Clint" Pryor, 91, of Genoa, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2026 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY.

Clint was born July 9, 1935 in Pickett Rock Creek, TN, son of the late Arthur Herman and Effie (Sharp) Pryor. He was a miner throughout his career, working "on the road" and throughout the country. Clint retired from the Cayuga Salt Mine (Cargill) in Lansing, NY where he mined rock salt in later years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating, with special excursions that led him to the Atlantic Ocean and back to Tennessee. He eventually made his way to Genoa NY. He was a member of the United Church of Genoa.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Marion "Mae" Pryor of Genoa, NY; son, Maverick Pryor (Debbie) and stepson, Mark Brown (Debbie Alo); grandchildren: Jordan, Heather, Brittany, and James; many great- grandchildren; a brother, Donald, of Dunlap, TN; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Eloise; a son, John in 2011, and John's wife, Rachel ~ in 2006; by brothers Clayton, Clyde, & Delmar: and sisters, Claris and Joyce.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18 at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, 10117 State Route 90 in Genoa with the Rev. B.L. Foster officiating. Visitors are welcome between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to United Church of Genoa, 10070 State Route 90, Genoa, NY 13071, or to any local food bank.

Online condolences may be shared with Clint's family at www.shurtleffservices.com .

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Upcoming Services

Celebration of Life

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

4:30 - 5:30 pm (Eastern time)

Shurtleff Funeral Home - Genoa

10117 NY-90, Genoa, NY 13071