Brian Douglas Prior, 51, of Tamaroa, passed away at 1:31 P.M., Monday, August 30, 2021 at the SSM Health - St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, IL.
Brian had worked as a safety officer at Southern Illinois Motor Express. He was a member of Nine Mile Baptist Church. Brian played bass guitar on the praise team and helped with World Changers. He loved fishing with his daughter and playing his guitar.
He was born January 10, 1970 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Marion E. "Gene" and Lillie (Thompson) Prior.
He is survived by one daughter - Brenna J. Prior of Johnson City, IL, his mother - Lillie Prior of Tamaroa, four siblings - David Prior and wife Kathy of Tamaroa, Donna Jones of Du Quoin, Gena Lynch and husband Mike of Tamaroa, and Billie Jo Fikuart of Du Quoin, nieces and nephews - Luke Prior and Megan, Andy Prior and Jaclyn, Katie Hicks and Darin, Demi Gore and Kyle, Megi Negre and Sonny, Brianna Valentine and Adam, Becca Gauch and Clayton Hagene, Bradley Kurtz, Ellie Fikuart and Aaron Fikuart and numerous great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, maternal grandparents - Earl and Frances Thompson, paternal grandparents - Marion and Nellie Prior, nephew - Corey Jones and niece - Jana Sue Jones.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Paradise Cemetery at Tamaroa with Rev. Eric Drake officiating.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the cemetery.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Burial will be in the Paradise Cemetery at Tamaroa.
Friends may make memorials to the Nine Mile Baptist Church or Paradise Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.