John C. Pritchard

John Charles (Chuck) Pritchard was born to John & Lois Pritchard on July 14, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed peacefully from this life at his home in New Braunfels, Texas, on August 18, 2025, surrounded by his wife, Betty, and caregiver, Patricia Nevarez.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty, for 37 years of marriage, his daughter Kellye and grandson Jack, brother Steven Pritchard (Georgette), sister Mary Loskorn (Jim Lambert), Brother Jimmy Pritchard (Marcia), and sister Julie Korthauer (Russell)...in addition to his many, many nieces and nephews.

Chuck was a proud Longhorn, graduating from the University of Texas in August of 1970. Upon graduation, he became an Ensign in the United States Navy...and thus began his love of flying. He began his career as a commercial pilot with Braniff Airlines in 1977, which led him to his ultimate career goal of becoming a Captain on a Boeing 747-400. When presented with the opportunity to fly for Singapore Airlines, he and Betty relocated to Singapore for five years, and together, they enjoyed exploring the world.

Chuck, as the saying goes, never met a stranger. Life to him was one big adventure, and he gave it his all...to the very end.

He was smart, happy, fun-loving, and totally dedicated to his loving family, friends, God, and Texas. He was just happy to be here with us all.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your charity of choice.