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Royce Pruit Obituary

Royce "Booger" Pruit, 75, of Garden City, died Monday, January 21, 2013, in a Sterling City nursing home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Texas. He was born September 13, 1937, in Lovington, New Mexico and married Beverly Cox June 8, 1956 in Lovington, New Mexico. Royce came to Garden City from Penwell and graduated from Garden City High School. He started working as a Deputy Sheriff for Glasscock County in 1958 and was appointed Sheriff in 1962. He retried in 2008 after 47 years and was the longest serving Sheriff in Texas and the United States. He also served as the Glasscock County Tax Assessor Collector. He was a member of the Sheriff's Association of Texas and was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Pruit of Garden City; one son, Van Pruit and wife, Delores of Stanton; eight grandchildren, Coty Pruit, Becky Pruit and Lindy Pruit all of San Angelo, Shawn German of Stanton, Staci Kunkle of Greenwood, and Cassie Paranuk, Melissa Meador and Troy Deiterman all of Waco; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Donna Kay Lawton of Greenwood, Arkansas and Iretta Pruit of Odessa; and two brothers, Dick Pruit of Spencerville, Oklahoma and Donald Pruit of Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anne and Chester Pruit; one son, Lonnie Pruit; three sisters, Eunice Rowe, Ollie Harwell and Joyce McFarland; and three brothers, Roy Pruit, Bob Pruit and Tommy Pruit. The family suggests memorials be made to Sterling County Nursing Home, P. O. Box 46, Sterling City, Texas 76951. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

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Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Jan. 23, 2013.

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James Pruit

January 26, 2013

I'll always remember how much he loved the kids in Glasscock County. I looked forward to visiting each and every time. I'll miss him.

Dean Munn

January 25, 2013

So sorry for you loss. He was an amazing man, a true guardian and his influence reached well beyond his badge. I'm greatful for his effortless, gentle redirection when I needed it. May he rest in peace and may the family be comforted knowing his watch continues from above.

Shane & Peri Fenton

January 24, 2013

Booger was one of our favorite people. We'll always have lots of good memories of all the times we shared at the conferences. You're in our prayers.

Ada Joyce Bergstrom

January 24, 2013

He will be greatly missed as he helped everyone.

Alan Zoller

January 24, 2013

A Great Texas Lawman and on heck of a nice guy. I was priviledged to Know Booger And he will be missed. My and my family's sympathy to Beverly and the family. May he Rest In Peace with the Lord.

Jane Rodgers Dodson

January 23, 2013

Beverly. So sorry for your loss. Booger & Joyce were like my brother & sister. You're in our prayers.

wayne holmes

January 23, 2013

So sorry . We knew Royce there at Garden City and he was always helpful. Had Lonnie in class and He was a fine student and well behaved and respectful. Our sympathy to Beverly, Van and family. Wayne Holmes and family

Sid Saunders

January 23, 2013

Such a fine and wonderful man! Lori and I are keeping you and your family in our hearts and our prayers!

Texas Industrial Safety

January 23, 2013

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to his family. May God Bless you all at this time and as time goes on.

jeannettte rogers

January 23, 2013

so sorry to hear of your lose. Prayers are with you.

Gerald Wooten

January 23, 2013

Fine man who influenced and shaped many lives during his time as Sheriff, our thoughts are with you Beverly and Van and the rest of the family

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