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Celebration of Life Gathering: 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Kevin Dean Pride, age 62, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, April 10, 2022, at his home.
He was born October 27, 1959, in Flora, the son of Bruce and Lela Mae (McCrary) Pride. He was united in marriage to Julie Brown on March 26, 1985, in Hobart, Oklahoma, and together they have shared 37 wedding anniversaries.
Kevin had worked for Advanced Tank in Colorado and worked on natural gas and oil drilling rigs in Oklahoma and Illinois over the years. He enjoyed construction and building and took pride in his part of building the Clinton Power Plant. He was a gifted artist and enjoyed watching movies. Kevin was a family man and a proud father, enjoying every moment spent with those he loved.
He is survived by his wife: Julie Pride of Flora; a daughter: Autumn Pride of Flora; a son: Christopher (Joni) Brown Pride of Xenia; 2 grandchildren: Addyson & Treydon Brown of Xenia; mother: Lela Mae Pride of Flora; siblings: Cheryl Pride of Xenia, Kenny (Linda) Pride of Leroy, Jerome Pride of Flora, Charlotte Pride of Mississippi, Glen (Glenda) Pride of Fairbury, Arthur Pride of Clinton, Brian (Jodi) Pride of Flora, and Bradley (Sue) Stanley of Oregon; his chihuahua, Caesar; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; 3 brothers: Michael, Mark, and Dennis Pride; and a sister: Regina Whitmer.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Thoughts and prayers! Rest In Peace my friend!
I am so very sorry for your loss. Keeping each and everyone of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest In Peace Kevin!
Im so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you Autumn and Julie, and family during this horrible time. Kevin was a good guy and always a good friend to me. I will always remember Kevin (Julie& Autumn) and all of the memories that we have made. Until we meet again Kevin RIP my friend. You will be greatly missed
So sorry for to our loss.. God bless u all
So sorry for the Family’’s Loss. Rest In Peace my Friend
I’m sorry for the families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dearest Julie and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please be sure that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin help and did a quite a bit of work for us sorry for the lose he was a great person he really tried his best at all he did helping out with what ever was needed Shared and listened to lot a stories together He will be missed
Rest in peace Brother in law.
Julie, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss. We pray that God will bring you and all of your family comfort in knowing Kevin is not suffering anymore. Rest in Peace, Kevin
So sorry for your lose, but he is now at peace
So sorry to see this. Prayers for peace and strength.
We are very sorry for your loss!! Sending prayers for you all!
Frank & Bright Funeral Home
and Cremation Services
500 North Main Street
Flora, Illinois 62839
Phone : (618) 662-2141
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