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L.B. Pruitte Obituary

L.B. Pruitte LB Pruitte, Jr., 84, passed away on January 26, 2014, at Edward Hospital in Naperville surrounded by his loving family. He loved life, telling jokes and making people laugh. He was owner and operator of Nip 's Cab Service for many years. He will truly be missed by all who loved him. Survived by two daughters Shirley (Walter) Shepherd, Gail Hogue and one step daughter Debrah Brown. Three sons Lars (Margaret) Pruitte, Jerome (Shirley) Pruitte and Kim (Delphine) Pruitte. Four sisters Louella Fergerson, Ethel (Arthur) Person, Edna (ML) Floyd and Ruby (LC) person. Two brothers James Pruitte and Eddie (JoAnn) Pruitte. Numerous grand and great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents LB Pruitte, Sr. and Annie Pruitte, his wife Lillie Pruitte, one son Charles (Constance) Pruitte, one grandson, Eric Smith, one step grandson Herbert Brown, one sister Rosie Hahn, three brothers Hubert, Robert and Joseph Pruitte. A private service was held. Arrangements by Minor-Morris Funeral Home.

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Published by Herald-News on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Brenda Pruitte-Deal

February 6, 2023

Well uncle, another year has passed, and your memories are still freshly imprinted in my mind and in my heart. You are still thought of often and missed just as much. Thank God we have memories and pictures of you to reflect back on when our hearts get a little heavy. Love and miss you much, your niece, Brenda.

Brenda Pruitte-Deal

March 3, 2021

Uncle L.B., its been 7 yrs. since you've been gone, but your laughter and your voice still linger in my head and my heart. Since Uncle James and Aunt Louella have now joined you, please know that you all are missed and loved so very much. Miss and Love you always, your niece, Brenda

Laura Lopez

December 22, 2017

I miss LB. we worked together for many years...I as an employee and again as coworkers. He was a great guy and always was joking around. He will always be missed. RIP LB..your services were called upon and I pray that your up there making Joann and Everyone entertained.

Jerome & Felecia Hall

February 13, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

barbara prewitt

February 11, 2014

I gave my condolence and love to the pruitte family

Sharese Brass

February 11, 2014

My sympathy and prayers to the PRUITTE family, GOD bless

TAMY CARSON

February 11, 2014

Sorry for your lost,keeping the Family in prayer

Jodie Davis-Shaw

February 11, 2014

To Jed, Kim and the entire Pruitte families.
Although you're faced with a sad feeling and know that Nip has made his transition, believe that he has done his good on earth and he has gone on home to rest now. Praying for comfort for you all.

Dawn Jones

February 11, 2014

Uncle L.B. Thank you for your smile, warmness, the ability to make me & everyone else laugh even when I was feeling down! Esp. when you tell me "Hey girl where's my POP!" To: the entire family may God Bless you at this time and always! Love Dawn

YOU WILL BE MISSED UNCLE NIP

ZELMA PRUITTE/BEY

February 11, 2014

GOD BLESS THE FAMILY!
IM GONNA MISS YOU UNCLE NIP THATS ALL I KNEW1 LOVE YOU!

Dana Mitchell Matlock

February 11, 2014

Kim,Deborah and Gail I am so sorry for the loss of your Father he was such a good man I love the smile and laughter he use to put on my face something I will never forget. You all will always be in my prayers.

LAURIE(TRAMEL) WILLIAMS

February 11, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I Love you Uncle L.B.

Brenda Pruitte-Deal

February 11, 2014

Oh my uncle L.B., when I think back I can remember all the good times we shared while I was a little girl growing up to me becoming the grown women that I am today. You were always in my life because you were really like a second dad to me. I was at your house every day while growing up as a little girl and I can remember all the laughter and joy you brought to me and others. You will be greatly missed and I will cherish all the laughter and lovely times we shared together as a family. My heart is so sadden with the loss of you, but I know GOD had a better plan for you, so I say to you Uncle, rest in peace and know that you will be greatly missed by a lot of people. I know you are dancing around in heaven with Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt Rosie, Uncle Robert, Uncle Hubert and Uncle Buddy. I love you all and miss you all greatly. You will forever be thought about and talked about. If I needed a laugh, all I had to do was talk to you. Your humor is what made you. I love you Uncle.

LAURIE A (TRAMEL) TRAMEL

February 11, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

DANNY KIRKWOOD

February 11, 2014

so sorry for your loss Kim

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