Dan Newton Praytor, 77, met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Dan Newton Praytor (April 8, 1947 – August 14, 2024)
Dan was born April 8, 1947 and raised in Irondale, Alabama. His parents Gordon B. and Helen Hurtt Praytor and brother Thomas Lee Praytor (Pam) preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Sharon Corbett Praytor, his son Daniel Corbett Praytor (Kristel), grandson Brett Corbett Praytor (Bree), grand dog Huk, daughter April Praytor Chamberlain (Ritchie), grandsons Noah Ryne and Luke Ethan Chamberlain, brother Rev. Robert E. Praytor (Nelda) and a host of other family members.
Life-long friendships were made through the years as he attended Irondale Community School, Shades Valley High School and Samford University.
Dan was a former member, Chairman of Deacons, Sunday School teacher and Youth Backer at First Baptist Church of Irondale. He joined Cedar Grove Baptist Church of Leeds in 2021.
Joining the United States Marine Corp at the age of nineteen. He served in Mike Company 3/5 as a M60 machine gunner in Vietnam where he received two Purple Hearts. He received wounds from shrapnel in the hand and a gunshot wound to the head resulting in the loss of his left eye.
Dan was devoted to his family, friends and his community. Some of his most enjoyable times were spent at the hunting camp and spending time with his family and friends beside the pool sitting in his lifeguard chair. He loved any music by the Beach Boys.
He loved his city of Irondale and was committed to making it the best community. He was a volunteer fireman, City of Irondale Police Officer, and served as Irondale Mayor and on the City Council. He owned his own business Parts LTD.
Through this journey called life he clung to the scripture found in Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” KJV
The family would like to thank those who walked alongside us during this journey. We would especially like to thank Dr. Darryl Outlaw and the nurses at the O’Neal Cancer Center at Acton Road and the nurses and staff of Gentiva Hospice for their loving care and compassion.
His celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be held Monday, August 19 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at Cedar Grove Baptist Church.
Burial to follow at Forest Crest Cemetery near the cross. A military honor guard representing the United States Marine Corps will be present.
Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 2001 Cedar Grove Road, Leeds, AL 35094.
Forest Crest Cemetery, 5730 US Highway 78, Irondale, AL 35210.
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