John William Pryor IV Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John William Pryor IV of Federal Way, Washington, born in Alliance, Ohio, who passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact John had on those he encountered along his journey. Though John may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: his father John William Pryor, III; and his grandfather John William Pryor, Jr.. He is survived by: his mother Doris Calla Pryor (Griffoul) of Newport News, VA; his siblings, Sandy Taylor (Jeff) of Lacey, WA, Robert Pryor (SongHui) of Newport News, VA and Cindy Pryor of Federal Way, WA; his sons, Adam Garcia of Bonney Lake, WA and Charlie Simms (Nicole) of Federal Way, WA; and his nieces and nephews, Ashley Taylor, Troy Taylor of Tacoma, WA, Jason Pryor of Newport News, VA, April of Federal Way, WA and Aleah Runnels of Federal Way, WA.