[OMIK] Health & Welfare

[OMIK Amateur Radio Association]

Dear OMIK family,

It is with sadness that we pass along the passing of Willliam Pryor, WB8KMX


William Pryor, WB8KMX, 81, SK on Feb.10, 2015 after an extended illness.

William grew up in East Dayton and went through the Dayton Public School
system. He served in the U. S. Air Force. He retired from GM/Inland
Division after 35 years of service. During retirement, William worked for
local funeral homes. Mr. Pryor was an avid Ham radio operator. He was a
member of OMIK, an association of African American Ham Radio Operators in
OH, MI, IN and KY. He was member of the Dayton Amateur Radio Association
and volunteered at the Dayton Hamvention for over 15 years.

He was licensed in 1971 and was a life member of the QCWA (Quarter Century
Wireless Association)

Preceded in death by his father, William Pryor Jr., mother, Beatrice
Dillard White, wife, Helen L. Pryor, daughter, Thresa Pryor. He will be
sadly missed by his loving children,10 grandchildren, neighbor of 50 years,
Mrs. Virginia Taylor, a host of other relatives, childhood friends of the
East End, many other friends and loved ones.


Steve, W0SJS
OMIK Secretary