William "Early" Priest, Jr. (deceased)
- Born in Indiantown, FL
- Graduated from University of Florida with BS in AG and MS
- Taught school in Alachua County Schools, FL, for 34 yrs.
- U.S. Army Captain
- Member of Masons and Lions Clubs in Hawthorne, FL
- Early Priest Livestock Pavilion dedicated at Hawthorne High School, Nov. 9, 2002
- Died November 12, 2002