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We are saddened by the loss of beloved classmate Kelly Prior and offer condolences to his family. Bunny Payne Dutton reported that Kelly passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Atlanta, while under Hospice care. Kelly had suffered from Alzheimers for a long while. A highly-motivated honor graduate, Kelly was an undisputed standout within the Dunedin HIgh School class of 1962 and a staunchly devoted Dunedin resident and successful area businessman. He will be missed greatly.
NEW: Kelly's daughters have arranged a celebration of life on Saturday, July 22, at Sea Sea Riders Restaurant, 221 Main St., Dunedin. Tme is 2:30 to 4:30.
An obiturary for Kelly can be found here:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/walter-prior-jr-obituary?id=52472186
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Jim Linville
The Prior family were lifelong friends of my family after we moved to Dunedin in 1952. Our families did much together including scalloping in Clearwater Bay and family activities in the Methodist Church. From the third grade on Kelly and I were classmates. As an athlete Kelly was a quiet, humble leader in both baseball and football. Most importanly he was a friend.
Barbara Pannone (Master)
So sorry to learn of Kelly's passing. I always remember he was so kind and always had a smile for everyone.
Terry L. Bower
Kelly was an all around good friend at DHS, as well as an outstanding athlete. He and his brother, Dick, were known all over Pinellas County. We all were fortunate to know and to share our lives in the DHS Class of 1962.
Eddie R. Simmons
This comment is made by Barry Smith
Kelly’s family and ours always friends, played Little League baseball w/ him and Dick on the Chamber of Commerce team, Dick only one year, Kelly for 3. Kelly was always a quiet, stand up guy, never caused anyone any trouble and who got better and better as the years went by. Played against him in Babe Ruth League and he became almost unhittable when he was 14, never faced him when he was 15 but would surmise, he was outstanding. Can still see that big, sweeping wind up and you knew the heat was coming. My recollection is he pitched for the Gators when I was a Sophomore there but never ran into him on campus. Saw Dick a couple of times there, he tried explaining Physics theory, problem solving to me, etc., but way over my head, hence, why I’m not an engineer. I know he became very astute in that field of endeavor. He was always a good guy too. Their parents were always solid folks around town. RIP, Kelly.
Barry Smith