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Dakota Pritchett Obituary
Dakota Watts Pritchett Sr., 88, of Lynchburg, died, Wednesday, March 23, 2011. He was the loving husband of Annie Holmes Trent Pritchett.
Born in Albemarle County, Dec. 9, 1922, he was a son of the late Edward Cleveland Pritchett and Sarah Jane Wayland Pritchett. Dakota was a member of Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church and served in the United States Army during World War II.
In addition to his wife; he is survived by two sons, Dakota Watts Pritchett Jr., and wife, Marsha, Wayland H. Pritchett and wife, Peggy all of Rustburg; a daughter, Claudia Anne Pritchett Sharp and husband, David of Mountain Top, Pa.; a devoted granddaughter and caregiver, Sarah Adrienne Sharp; eight grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters Bernita Vogt Brooks and Virginia Anderson and a brother Newt Pritchett.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2011, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011, in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, with the Rev. Peter Stazen, II officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church, (Japanese Relief Fund.) 3300 Carroll Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting ww.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dakota Pritchett
March 26, 2011
DW and Todd,
I am sorry I was unable to attend, but I am in SC with my daughter. Todd told me a couple of months ago, that he had made a video so the grandkids would know their grandpa. I am so glad he did that. DW, I am sorry "your brother" is gone.
With sympathy,
David and Brenda Scruggs
March 26, 2011
DW and Marsha,,,so sorry to hear about you loss,,I worked with "Pritchett" as we called him at the Lynchburg Training
School and Hospital...He was a good man,, always smiling and very nice to talk with. My prayers are with you now. Love, Danny Lindsey Lynchburg
Tara Wilmer
March 26, 2011
Dear Wayland and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you find peace in knowing that you are being held close in the prayers of many. God Bless.
Tara Wilmer
Jeff Bryant
March 25, 2011
Wayland & Peggy, So sorry to hear of the loss of Wayland's dad. We are praying for you guys. Love you both.
Jeff & Julie
Raleigh and Janet Parker
March 24, 2011
Dear Wayland, Peggy, and family,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of Wayland's father. He must have been a wonderful man and surely he will be greately missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss.
Roy Hall
March 24, 2011
Wayland, Peggy and Casey
We are sorry for your loss but rejoice in Heaven's gain. We know Dad is walking those streets of gold today. You are in our prayers.
Roy and Doris
Kathye Herndon
March 24, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. I had met him only twice and both times it was a pleasure, his kind and caring soul shined. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
patsy garrett
March 24, 2011
DW, Marsha and family: I am sorry for your loss. You have been through so much lately. May the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Patsy Garrett (Lynchburg,Va,)
Betty Moore
March 24, 2011
Dear D.W. and Family:
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know he has had a difficult time recently. Sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Brent & Lavinna Ashwell
March 24, 2011
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle D. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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