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Taylor Pruett Obituary
age 25; He was the loving son of Denece Pruett and Kent Pruett; beloved brother of Benjamin, Preston and Aaron Pruett; dear uncle of Kaleb Pruett; grandson of Delbert Pruett (Ilene, deceased) and Anthony Longval, Jr., PhD; cousin of Brandon, Troy, Jessica, Amanda, Brandon, Cierra and Seattle; nephew of Kevin (Cindy), Kristy and the late Carece, Kim and Keith. Services will at held at James O'Donnell Funeral Home, 302 South 5th St., Hannibal, Missouri, 63401 on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.
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Memories and Condolences
for Taylor Pruett
kaleb pruett
August 29, 2024
miss you uncle Tay Tay❤
Denece Pruett
October 15, 2019
Hi baby. You were in my dreams last night, hanging out with your big brother Benjamin. I miss you more than words can say. This hole in my heart grows larger every day I think. I try to be the person that you would be proud of. I wait for the day that we will be together again. I love you baby
Denece Pruett
November 21, 2015
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray. You'll never know dear how much I love you, please don't take my sunshine away.
Denece Pruett
October 30, 2015
Thank you so much to all of you who have posted your condolences and memories of Taylor. There are no words to express the depth of my loss. I'm overwhelmed by the amount of friends that Taylor had here in Cleveland that I didn't know about. For that reason, his brothers and I have decided to have a Celebration of Life for Taylor here in Cleveland next Friday, November 6th. At 1422 Som Center Road at 7 p.m. in the banquet room. Everyone is welcome, please bring your stories as I will never grow tired of hearing them.
Josie Vaughan
October 29, 2015
Denise, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. May God grant you and your family peace. Your CRS family sends prayers.
Max Epstein
October 28, 2015
I will always remember Taylor as a really sweet kid. Part of my extended family. I'll miss his slight smile whenever I'd walk through the door to Ben's house when we were young. My heart is with all of you during this very difficult time. Love Max
Karen ken & guys Epstein
October 28, 2015
Dear ones, you are in our thoughts & hearts. We remember Taylor through many ages as a toddler, a child & as a young adult. A terrible loss to the world that he is gone- we hope he's in a better place & send loving hugs to family who feel his loss most deeply. Loving prayers & thoughts to you all, the Epstein family, Flagstaff
Caprece Gomez
October 28, 2015
Denece, Cierra & Brandon,
Estoy muy apendado por la perdida de tu hijo y tu primo. Mis pensamientos y oraciones están con usted y tu familia.
Love, Caprece
Lin
October 27, 2015
Dear Family: So sorry for your loss of Taylor. He seemed to be a fun loving person that people enjoyed being around. Cherish your memories and share love to each other for comfort. God is love. Many thoughts and prayers go out to you. Deepest sympathy.
D
October 27, 2015
May the God of all comfort and a promised hope, be with the family and friends at this very sad and difficult time.
October 26, 2015
Dear Denece & Family-
I am so sorry to hear about Taylor, I remember you all & he was one of my favorite students at Weitzel. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Toni Harkey - Flagstaff, AZ
Sam Pauley
October 24, 2015
Im so sorry for your loss. He was a great friend and he will be missed
Adam and Sarah
October 23, 2015
Pruetts,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May Taylor's spirit live on in all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Erin Shaffer
October 23, 2015
Ben--so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
October 23, 2015
Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
-Katie Szefcyk
connie
October 23, 2015
So Sorry for your loss. I lost my sister at the age of 27, she was 21 and I know the pain is hard, but take each day and it will get better.
Angela Altier
October 23, 2015
Prayers and thoughts to your family. May you find hope and peace in the good memories that you have shared. My deepest sympathy.
Todd
October 23, 2015
Ben,
I'm sorry for your loss. I never got to meet Taylor, but having known you as a friend I can only imagine how much you cared for him and how close you were as brothers. If there's anything ash and I can do for your family please let me know.
Jim Irwin
October 22, 2015
Ben,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. If we can do anything for you, please let us know.
With our deepest sympathy
Dean Palombaro
October 22, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Asha Vora
October 22, 2015
Through knowing Ben, I send my deepest condolences to Taylor and his family, keeping all of the Pruetts in my prayers.
Although I didn't know Taylor, he was loved by Ben and that's all I need to know. Ben is a man of great character who loved those who deserved it, deeply. I am so so sorry for this premature loss. I know Ben will keep his love for Taylor as though he never left.
"If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them." - The Crow, written by James O'Barr, David J. Schow, and John Shirley, 1994
Austin Moore
October 22, 2015
Taylor Pruett, was a kinda, loving,caring and genuine man. I never will forget him and all the good times we had. Taylor always kept my spirits high when I was down and always could cheer me up. He will be missed by a lot of people. Anyone that reads this please pray for his family. I love you gator
Blair C
October 22, 2015
Sorry for your loss. You all our in my family's thoughts.
Gary Brezina
October 22, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss Ben. You are a great friend and I know this is one of the hardest things you will go trough but have peace knowing your brother is always with you now. Hugs and prayers.
Alina Dukstansky
October 22, 2015
It's not hard to see you were so very loved. Rest easy, Taylor. Watch over your family as they bear the unbearable.
Amy Gordon
October 22, 2015
There are no words that could possibly begin to describe the pain you all are going through with the loss of Taylor. My heart is immensely filled with grief trying to come to terms with this news. I pray that you find comfort in each other through this unspeakable loss. My heart and soul aches with yours. Please know that. He will live in my heart for eternity. In lieu of flowers I will be donating to the Arizona Humane Society in Taylor's honor since he loved animals so much. May peace be with you all.
Debbie Dugan
October 22, 2015
Prayers and loving thoughts for all those who were in his life. He will forever still be in yours. Until you meet again.
Mercedes Johns-Alonzo
October 22, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. I went to school with Taylor when he was here in flagstaff. We went to elementary school together. I pray for healing and understanding for you and your family. My deepest condolences
Chris and Bree Stuart
October 22, 2015
Ben,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Adriana D'Onofrio
October 22, 2015
My deepest condolences. My prayers are with you all.
Jackie Ritzler
October 22, 2015
Ben, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May you find comfort and strength to help you get through these difficult times.
Joy Thomas
October 22, 2015
Ben, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. If your brother was anything like you, I know he must have been an amazing person. Sending prayers and love to you and your family.
Jen Brawner
October 22, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Those who loved Taylor lost him much too soon. Please know I and so many others are here for you and your family.
Andrew Powers
October 22, 2015
Ben, words cannot express the sadness we feel in our hearts for you and your family in this time of loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and we love you.
Jen Brawner
October 22, 2015
So incredibly sorry for your loss, he left all who love him far too young.
Jen Brawner
October 22, 2015
A life lost far too soon. My most sincere condolences.
Anonymous
October 22, 2015
Rest in peace, Taylor. My thoughts are with your family and friends.
Adam Rosen
October 22, 2015
Ben, your loss is felt deeply within my family, a family you became a part of when you moved to Cleveland 5 years ago. Taylor was a bright light on our world and he will be remembered forever. I grieve alongside you during this difficult time.
Shawna Kovach
October 22, 2015
Ben- I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your brother. I can't begin to imagine the pain you and your family are experiencing. We love you and are here for you.
Bianca
October 22, 2015
I still cant belive it ..... u were a great friend we had alot of good laughs ill never forget R.i.p
David Riemer
October 21, 2015
You are a very special person to so many people, Taylor Pruett. You were the kind and grounded voice of reason to those who kept you close. Your absence is palpable and has left broken hearts. The world sparkles less without you.
Josh Epstein
October 21, 2015
My deepest condolences to your family. May Taylor's memory and spirit live on and bring you peace in this troubling time.
Andre S
October 21, 2015
I'm really sorry for your family's loss. I can't believe the fun little kid I remember is gone.
Hillary F
October 21, 2015
I have nothing but good memories laughing with Taylor. He had such a bright and kind soul.
Nathan Mills
October 21, 2015
I met Taylor when I was in 7th grade we both had homeroom together and we're friends right off the bat.He was a shy akward kid when I first met him but bloomed quick maybe 8th grade he made alot of friends, all through high school I remember him being liked by everyone. He always had a lot of fun Taylor.I remember one time we boxed in his frontyard when he lived by our school and I thought I would beat him cause I was bigger but he got me our friends said we tied but Tay got me. I remember sharing a lot of laughs with Taylor he was the kinda guy who had a real sense of humor and knew when something was funny and how to be funny. I was envious of Tay cause he pulled the cutest girls in highschool he was a ladies man for sure. I will always admire seeing Taylor's transformation from when I first met him its night and day. I feel like I've learned a lot from Taylor's life.The big thing that sticks out to me about Taylor is he always reached out to me and asked how I was and always made me feel good about myself i knew he knew i had a problem with my self confidence that's the kinda guy he was he really cared about people in his life. I've seen him post stuff online and a lot of it was him trying to inspire other people to be better people and that's the kind of guy Taylor was he was constantly trying to better himself and those around him. I looked at the last time I talked to Taylor and it was two years ago and that breaks my heart. I never thought this would happen to tay I always thought we would see each other again someday and I know we will just not the way I imagined.
Tracy Mecca
October 21, 2015
You left too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the memories always be comfort and never forgotten.
Randy Shorr
October 21, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss, Ben and family.
Robin Kovachy
October 21, 2015
Taylor, we worked together, and hung out after work all the time. I will never forget when you were trying to get buzzed into your apartment and you rapped a whole verse to your mom through the intercom. when you were done she was just silent. then you said, it is taylor and she buzzed you up. i was laughing so hard. you were always willing to give me a hand and help me when i needed it. everyday i saw you, you would ask me if im okay and how my day was. we picked on eachother at work, which made the day go by quicker. i would love to be picking on you now. im still so confused about what happen, it worries me that i cant get an answer. i love and miss you taylor gang i know everything is perfect for you up there and i know your happy.
Elizabeth May
October 21, 2015
Taylor you'll be missed so much by your friends and family. Pruett family my prayers are with you in this horrible. I'm so sorry for your loss. Taylor was fun to hangout with in high school and he was an amazing friend
Trent Stechschulte
October 21, 2015
My thoughts and condolences are with your family. You lost a great son, brother, and relative. I am so very sorry.
Ben Pruett
October 21, 2015
I miss you dearly younger brother. I would give anything for just another day with you.
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