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Marvin Pruitt Obituary
Marvin Lee (Bud) Pruitt
August 17, 1934 - November 16, 2017
Served in the Navy 1951-1955 (USS Iowa) Born in Welaka, OK to Irvin and Eva Pruitt, survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Wanda, son Byron (Kim), daughter Brenda Brown (Albert), son Gary (Kelly), daughter Becky Bollinger (Greg), 25 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Kay Webb (Doug), sister Wanetta Porterfield, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He will always be remembered for his big voice and even bigger heart.
Service will be at Bakersfield National Cemetery November 28 at 1:15. Family would like to thank the caring staff at Hoffman Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please donate to CBCC or Hoffman Hospice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Jan Glinn
December 4, 2017
Much love to all the family of Bud, my condolences to all ❤❤
Frankie W.
November 27, 2017
To the Pruitt family I extend my heartfelt condolences at the loss of your beloved Bud. Please seek God's comfort at Rom. 8: 38 and 39.
Lyndia Krausgrill
November 25, 2017
Love you ❤
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