Deacon Eddie Pruitt

~Acknowledgements~

God in His infinite wisdom placed each one of you in our lives for a “Purpose”; therefore, the family of Deacon Eddie Lee Pruitt, Sr. will be forever grateful for your concerns, your sharing, and your great expressions of LOVE. Thank you for being a comfort to our family.

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You are so special to us; one we could always depend on. A piece of our hearts is broken to know you are gone. Our love for you will never cease, our memories will linger on. We pray that God will help us accept the fact that you are gone.

You will never be forgotten, nor will you leave our hearts. You are in the air, the water, the sun and the stars.

We find comfort in knowing that you are at rest and safe in the Savior Jesus Christ’s arms.

Your Loving Grandchildren

~The Pruitt Family

~Active Pallbearers ~

James Wilson Steven Wilson Robert Wilson Michael Wilson Dexter Carl Moody Luther Moody Kelvin Pruitt A.T. Pruitt, Jr.

~Repast ~

New Sardis Baptist Church Dr. L. LaSimba M. Gray, Jr. Family Life Center 7739 East Holmes Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125

~Committal Rites & Interment ~ Monday, August 19, 2019 • 9:30 A.M. West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125

Distinctive Services by Since childhood you have given us so much strength within, and this has been a precious gift that has guided us through thick and thin. You brought us so much happiness with your life stories.

There was so much kindness and respect in all you did. There is no other great grandfather who could compare to you.

We love you!

Your Loving Great Grandchildren

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Celebration of Life

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Saturday, August 17, 2019 11:00 A.M.

some family and friends as POP Pruitt and Deacon) began his eighty-nine years of life on November 7, 1929. He entered eternal rest on August 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents: Emmitt and Zula Hunt Pruitt of Rossville, Tennessee; eleven siblings: Emmitt Jr., A.T., Robert, Cozell, Bertha Mae, Lizzie Ora, Bessie Marie, Ray Pruitt, Pearlie Mae, Lizzie Mae and Emmitt Maurice Pruitt; his former wife: Rosie Mae Pruitt; and five sons: Allen, Robert, Ronnie, Willie and Eddie Pruitt Jr.

7739 East Holmes Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38125

Pastor Darell Harrington ~Officiating & Pastor~

Dr. L. LaSimba M. Gray, Jr.

~Program Director & Pastor Emeritus~ Prelude

He was a “Man of many Trades” and mastered them all! His loyalty to service led him to serve one tour of duty in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After returning home, he was employed with Mid-South Plumbing Company as a Plumber. POP Pruitt performed his own mechanic services, at which time he also worked at Sarge Backhoe Company as a backhoe operator and Tri-State Plumbing. For the latter part of his career, he became the proprietor and operator of Pruitt’s Backhoe Services.

Processional Scripture Reading:

Old Testament....................................................Reverend John Glaze

New Testament................................................Reverend Rick Downey Prayer.........................................................................Pastor Gerald Rayborn New Mt. Sinai Missonary Baptist Church

Deacon confessed a hope in Christ at the age of 15 under the leadership of Reverend A.Y. Crutcher at New Sardis M.B Church, where he served as a Faithful Member, Deacon, Land Excavator and Builder. With a love for community and people, he was like a second father to old and young. His contagious smile and joyous laughter will be greatly missed. The family takes comfort in knowing Deacon is no longer suffering and is at peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his beloved wife: Phyllis Pruitt; nine children: Bonniestine (Reverend Gerald) Rayborn, Reverend Rosie L. Flowers, Ernestine Pruitt (David) James, Mary A. Pruitt, Emmitt (Dorothy) Pruitt, Alvin Pruitt, Frankie Pruitt, Mark Pruitt, and Zola Marie Pruitt; two step-daughters: Sheritha Marshall, Azuree (Lewis) Christion; five sisters Geralene (Carl) Walton of Chicago, Jamie Mae Pruitt of Memphis, Bernice McCray of Collierville, Fannie (Melvin) Ewing and Rosemary Sullivan of Memphis; two brothers James (Valeria) Prewitt, and Pastor Van (Rosie) Pruitt of Memphis; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness…”

2 Timothy 4:7-8

Words of Comfort............................................................Reverend Larry Ball Song.......................................................................................................Choir

Expressions of Love (Two Minutes Please)

Church at Large - Deacon Mark Blackmore Neighbor - Pastor Michael Plez Friend - Deacon Dewitt Neville, Sr. Friend - Reverend Brian Bartlett Solo..............................................................................................John Moody Resolutions and Acknowledgements Tribute....................................................................................Ulanda Crivens When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not here to see, if the sun should rise and find your eyes, filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart.

Eulogy.................................................................Reverend Darell Harrington Recessional Remains will not be viewed following eulogy.