Born in Honea Path, he was a son of the late Frank Gary and Louise Gambrell Pruitt. He was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and a 1959 graduate of Honea Path High School. He was retired from BASF of Anderson.
Surviving are his wife of the home, a daughter, Deana Threlkeld (Mark) of Anderson, a grandson, Alex Threldkeld of Anderson, and a granddaughter, Chase Powell (Matthew) of Honea Path. He was pre deceased by a son, James Deron Pruitt and a sister Linda Jane Pruitt.
A private burial will be held at a later date.
The family is at the home. In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to the Honea Path Rescue Squad, 204 S. Main St., Honea Path, SC 29654 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com
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