Dale R. Pruitt

1941 - 2021

Dale R. Pruitt

Berlin - Dale Richard Pruitt, age 79, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice in Ocean Pines. Born in Friendship, he was the youngest son of the late Howard S. and Dorothy (Quillin) Pruitt.

He is survived by his wife Linda Watson Pruitt, son Gregory Watson Pruitt and wife Kristen of Berlin, and two grandchildren Heather (Madison Heights, MI) and Avery (Berlin, MD). Also surviving is a sister, Geraldine Mitchell of Berlin. Preceding him in death were brothers, Howard Pruitt and Jack Pruitt, and sisters, Mabel Rhodes, Doris Donoway, June Livingston, and Dorothy Hudson.

Mr. Pruitt was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, and worked as the Superintendent of Public Works in Berlin, MD until he retired. He served his country in Vietnam as a Military Policeman with the US Army 1st Air Calvary Division. He was a member and past Commander of American Legion Post 123. He was a Gold Badge member of the Berlin Fire Company and volunteered for 40 years, serving as Chief and Chief Engineer. Being an avid outdoorsman he was a member of the National Rifle Association, life member of the Assateague Mobile Sportsfisherman Association and North Carolina Beach Buggy Association. He also enjoyed gardening in his spare time. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will leave a hole in our hearts forever.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 8th at 2:00PM at Friendship United Methodist Church (casual dress). Pastor Pam Ward will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. A donation in his memory may be made to the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company, 214 N. Main St. Berlin, MD 21811, or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin