Tracy Karl Prigg, age 55 of Webb City went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.
Tracy was born on August 25, 1958 in Webb City, Missouri to Carl and the late Virginia Prigg. He grew up in Oronogo, Missouri and graduated from Webb City High School in 1976. He continued his education at Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri on a basketball scholarship. Tracy then transferred to MSSU and graduated with a teaching degree. He was a physical education teacher and athletic director. Tracy was also a head coach of many sports including girls and boys basketball, softball, baseball, and volleyball. He retired in 2010 from Wheaton Schools where he worked for 17 years, which concluded his 30 year stint.
After retiring, he was an avid golfer, officiated basketball, and umpired softball and baseball. Tracy trusted the Lord and was saved at the age of 14. He was currently a member of Wellspring Church in Webb City, Missouri.
He is survived by his father, Carl “Bud” Prigg, of Webb City; a brother Ricky Prigg of Illinois; a sister Linda Mayes and her husband George of Webb City; a sister Kimberly Spencer and her husband Rick of Republic, and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Tracy’s life will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Forest Park Baptist Church on the Carthage Campus with Scott Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Tracy Prigg Memorial fund in care of Security Bank of Southwest Missouri, P.O. Box 606, Cassville, MO 65625. Funds will used for students of the Wheaton School District. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.
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