Bishop C. Pryor

Jurisdictional Prelate of Southwest Michigan Third Jurisdiction and Pastor of Victorious Believers Ministries Church of God in Christ passed away Monday, February 22, 2010 at the age of 69 years. Local Homegoing Celebration Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Victorious Believers Ministries Church of God in Christ, 624 S. Outer Drive, Saginaw, MI 48601. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Jurisdictional Homegoing Celebration Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2010 at Victorious Believers Ministries Church of God in Christ. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Monday. National Homegoing Celebration Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Victorious Believers Ministries Church of God in Christ. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service on Tuesday. International Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake will do the eulogy. Bishop Pryor was born October 26, 1940 in Villa Ridge, IL and raised in Jackson, MI, where he graduated from Jackson High School in 1958. He was a graduate from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. Bishop Pryor was a retired thirty-year educator from the Flint Public Schools when retiring in 1992 as principal of Flint Northern High. He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted wife of over 46 years, Ruth C. Pryor; his loving children: Derrick (Gwen), Vonda, Mel, Chris (Kenyatta); grandchildren: Alexis, Loren, Carrington, Chandler; a host of relatives and the members of Victorious Believers Ministries, Southwest Third Jurisdiction; and those whose lives are richer because he lived and served. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting monetary donations payable to: Bishop Marvin C. Pryor Memorial Fund. Donations can be mailed to Victorious Believers Ministries Church of God in Christ, 624 S. Outer Drive, Saginaw, MI 48601. Any further questions, please call: (989) 755-7692 ext. 6 for Sherie Hodgers. To view Bishop Pryor's Local, Jurisdictional or National Funeral Services in their entirety, click on the service links shown below. Sunday Service: http://webcasts.lifetributes.com/122668 Monday Service: http://webcasts.lifetributes.com/122620 Tuesday Service: http://webcasts.lifetributes.com/122626