Michael Patrick Prim

Michael “Mike” Prim of Corsicana passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2014 at the age of 57. Mike was born on October 5, 1956 in Ojai, California to Eileen and Edward Prim. Mike graduated Eisenhower High School in Houston, Texas in 1974. He received a track scholarship to attend Stephen F. Austin State University where he pursued his lifelong dream of becoming a teacher. There, he met Angie Guyer and they later wed in Nacogdoches on June 30, 1984. In the summer of 1985, Mike accepted employment at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas as an English and World Literature instructor. This year marked his 30th year with Navarro College. Mike truly had a passion for teaching and was an inspiration to his students, friends, and peers. Mike saw the potential in every student who walked through his office and classroom door. He especially loved to mentor students who sought out his advice with their studies, career plans, and personal challenges. Not only was Mike Prim an admired and brilliant professor, he was a devoted husband, amazing dad, loving brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed working out at the YMCA and watching practice sessions of the Navarro College football team. From golfing to boxing, and every sport in between, Mike was a true sports fan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eileen and Edward Prim, and his beloved brother-in-law, Tom Farris. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory is his wife of 30 years, Angie, and the daughters he adored, Hannah and Rachel; brother John Prim; sisters Margaret Ruch and husband Erwin, Kathy Farris, Liz Brown and husband Rodger; mother -in-law Faith Schulte and husband Ray; father-in-law, Ron Guyer; brother-in-law Steve Guyer and wife Carna; sister -in-law Pam Jones and husband Bill; nieces Jennifer McHugh and husband Paul, Heather Brown, Whitney Brown, Laura Jones, Emily Guyer and nephews Abe Farris, Kyle Jones, and Russell Guyer. Visitation will be held at the Griffin- Roughton Funeral Home on Friday, September 12th, from 5:00-8:00 pm. Memorial service will be held at the Navarro College Cook Center on Saturday, September 13th at 11:00 am.

Michael Patrick Prim

October 5, 1956 - September 8, 2014