James Lynn Pride

James Lynn “Red” Pride, 80, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

Jim was born September 22, 1945, in Barstow, California, the son of Gerald E. and Lila (Munson) Pride. He attended and graduated from St. George Highschool.

Red worked his adult life in the construction business. He was a foreman for Law Construction, Croonrod Construction and BPW Masonry. He was a member of the Carpenters Union.

He married Linda Pillsbury on December 10, 1963. They later divorced. He then married Stephanie Nightingale on January 18, 1975. They also divorced. On September 22, 1997, Jim and Janet Joseph were married in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They shared their lives for almost 29 years. They did everything together from moving to different job sites, doing daily activities like planting flowers, fishing, or simple times holding hands admiring the sunset. Janet survives at their home.

He was a member of the Light House Baptist Church. Red, with 50 feet of hose connecting him to his oxygen, and other men from the church, single handedly remodeled the old school. They followed his lead as they took out walls and turned the school into a church. Being on oxygen never slowed him down. He was constantly going, whether working or playing. He loved to take Janet on the next adventure wherever it might lead. He loved to fish and loved baseball. He was a loyal Royals and Chiefs fan and in his younger years enjoyed hunting, especially coon hunting.

Jim is also survived by his children; Jim Lowry (Cynthia), St. George, Lori Bellew (Gene), Clarksville, Tennessee, Lisa Robertson (Bret), Chattanooga, Tennessee, Jamie Pride (Stephanie), Manhattan, Kansas, Kim Pride, Washington D.C., Doug Launius (Robin), Ashville, North Carolina, and Eric Launius (Amy), Nashville, Tennessee; his grandchildren, Roni Bradley (John), Lonny Greer (Heather), Robert Bruner, Susie Mills, Jimmy Lowry (Alex), Joey Lowry (Ellie), Brandon Greer, Grace Burdick (Jared), Gabe Pride, Abby Pride, Ayla Launius, and his great-grandchildren, Kristen, Zeke, Evie, Katie, Wren, Jade, Mabel, Olive, Lucy, Lonny, Will and Lincoln. Jim is also survived by his sister-in-law, Janice Pride, Manhattan, Kansas, and his siblings, Gerry Beach, Wilmington, Michigan, Richard Pride (Alice), Bala, Kansas, Lila Mae Pride, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Joe Pride (Penny), Seligman, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Ronnie Lowry, and his twin brother, John Pride.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Lighthouse Baptist Church in St. George, Kansas. The family suggests memorial contributions to be sent to Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home to help with his funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.