Those who knew Neil will remember his wit, his charm, his loving spirit, big smile and his gleaming potential. But they also know that he was tortured for much of his life by a cruel and relentless addiction that knew no bounds.
Born in Memphis, TN on March 29, 1977, Neil was adored & loved by his family & enjoyed growing up in the small town of Olive Branch, MS with his older sister. He was surrounded by caring grandparents, aunts, uncles & cousins.
He is survived by his parents, Toni Kittrell and Ken Pryor (Chris Pryor stepmother), sister Keri Raley and husband Joe, niece & nephew, Lily & Isaac, Aunts Tracee Paresky & husband Ken of Pensacola, Florida; Joyce Ross & husband Tony, Kay Bryan & husband Mike, Fay Baldwin & husband Cecil, Linda Givens & husband Rob of Olive Branch, MS; Uncles Donald Pryor & wife Mildred of Dallas, Texas; Carter Ray Pryor & wife Barbara of Olive Branch, Mississippi. He leaves behind numerous cousins and friends and an extended family of supporters of recovery.
There will be a celebration of Neil’s life at a memorial service to be held at Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 3:00 pm with visitation beginning at 2:00 pm at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum Rd, Olive Branch, MS 38654.
In lieu of flowers the family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to help those struggling with substance abuse to:
Warriors Center USA
634 Semmes Street
Memphis, TN 38111
