Harold Prior

Harold Prior, 73, of Morganton, NC passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013 after a brief illness. Born in Rutland County, VT on February 6, 1940, he was the son of the late Claude E. Prior and Clara S. Madden Prior. Harold was raised in the United Methodist Faith and was veteran of the U.S. Navy. Harold formerly lived at Pompano Beach where he worked as a deputy sheriff. He moved to North Carolina in 1982 and worked as a chef for Abele’s Family Restaurant up until shortly before his death.Mr. Prior is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Paulette Robinson Prior of the home; a son, Todd Prior and his wife, Tammy, of Hope Mills, NC; and granddaughter, Hailey Prior of Morganton; and a brother, Robert Prior of Vermont.In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by a son, Shawn Kelly Prior, and a brother, Clyde Prior.The memorial service will be held at 7:30 pm, Friday, December 27, 2013 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center with Chaplain Larry Cronk officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. before the service.Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690.