Ralph Earl Prior of El Paso, AR passed into the eternal presence of His Savior, Monday, January 23, 2023 at the age of 58 years.  Ralph was born July 31, 1964 in Stuttgart, AR to Ralph Prior and Mary (McWhorter) Prior.

Also affectionately known as "Bubba", "Ralphie", "Pappy" and "Pop Pop," Ralph was a faithful friend and a local icon that gave away a lot more in this life than he ever could have taken. He made friends quickly and easily with anyone that he crossed paths.

Ralph will be sorely missed by many, including his mother and his wife, Amy Ussery Prior.

Survivors include his daughter, Samantha (Matthew) Brown of Cabot, two step-sons, Dustin Hartwick of Vilonia and Dalton (Stephanie) Hartwick of Beebe. His grandchildren, Nora and Lawson Brown, Charliegh Hawkins and Carson "Little Johnny"  Hartwick all brought great joy to his life that was often expressed in their boisterous laughing and mischief making together.

Ralph was the eldest brother of five other siblings, Dianne (Paul) Weatherford of Des Arc, Mary "Becky" (Alvin) Walls of Springfield, MO, Johnny (Dawn) Prior of Cabot, Joe Prior of Floyd and Scott (Susan) Prior of Heber Springs.

He was an avid and colorful storyteller and a master fixer of anything motorized. He owned Prior's Paint and Body for many years and was also a quiet giver in his community.  He sold many tires over the years however, he gave or greatly discounted untold number of tires for those that he encountered that were in need of safe tires.  He shared countless meals and conversations with many people that simply enjoyed his kind companionship as well as the hot plate of food that he brought them.