“Johnny” R. Priest, 75, of Olive Branch, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Erby Priest and his brother, Myron Priest. Mr. Priest is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carol Priest, sons, Michael R. Priest (Carolyn) and Mark R. Priest (Jean), grandchildren, Jonathan Priest, Caleb Priest, David Priest, Steven Priest, Matthew Priest, and Justin Priest, and a close family friend Mitch Berryman. Mr. Priest retired as Vice President of Sales for Memphis Stone and Gravel. He was a member at Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, October 14 from 1-3pm with the funeral starting at 3pm at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd.
