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Joseph Prim

April 28, 1937 - February 19, 2023
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Joseph Prim was born in Repton, Alabama to George Prim and Bertha Autry.  He moved to Akron in 1946 and attended Garfield High School, where he graduated in 1958. Joseph worked for Firestone Rubber and Akron Beacon Journal.  He married Juanita Jewell in 1961, and they were married for 61 years. He loved playing basketball,Continue Reading

Carol Price Ray left a message on March 3, 2023:
Very sorry to just learn of Joe passing. Will pray for you and family.
Sean and Tami Reed left a message on February 25, 2023:
We send our love and prayers to the Prim family. Mr. Prim always shared words of wisdom with Sean when he was young and he is forever grateful. May Mr. Prim’s soul rest in perfect peace and all who knew and loved him find comfort in their sweet memories of him. Love, Sean and Tami Reed
Paula Holmes left a message on February 25, 2023:
Uncle Joe, thank you for all the love and caring you gave us. We will always cherish the birthday celebrations and the Christmas breakfasts that we shared with you and Aunt Juanita. We will see you again in the afterlife. May you rest in peace. Lee and Paula Holmes
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