David Lynn Pruitt Jr.

David Pruitt, Jr. Obituary
David L. Pruitt, Jr. was born to the union of David L. Pruitt and Ina Doris Jean Pruitt on June 25, 1975, in South Bend, Indiana.
David graduated from John Adams High School in South Bend, and later attended St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, Indiana. David played semi-pro football for Stampede as well as coached for the Clay High School football team. He also worked for the city of South Bend in Sanitation and also as a bus driver for the South Bend Community School Corporation. David later became an entrepreneur establishing his company Stampede LLC. A man of many talents as he provided services including Trucking, Lawn Service, and Real Estate.
Cherishing his loving memories are two daughters: Aaliyah Pruitt of Mishawaka, IN and Elaiyah Pruitt of Elkhart, IN. Six sons: John Pruitt of Fort Wayne, IN, Addae Richardson of Atlanta, GA, Thaias Burris of South Bend, IN, Brendon Pruitt of North Carolina, David Pruitt of San Marcos, TX, and Izaac Baiz of Niles, MI. His father, David (Katrina) Pruitt Sr., his mother Ina (Bruce) Harris both of South Bend, IN. Sisters Latoya Pruitt of Minneapolis, MN, Deloris Harris of South Bend, IN, and Jamillah (Ron) Harris-Mitchem of Mishawaka, IN., his brothers Cory Pruitt of South bend, IN., Bruce (Shannon) Harris Jr. of Fisher, IN., and Adrian Harris of South Bend, IN. He will also be missed by eleven grandchildren, a special friend, Jenni Shultz and a bonus mom, Julianne Morrell. Along with a host of relatives and friends.
Preceding David in death are his paternal grandparents, Minor and Ethel Pruitt, maternal grandmother, Ina Jean Hill, maternal great-grandmother Pearl Stuckey, brother, Antoine Pruitt, Uncles, Fred and Carl Pruitt, Robert Stuckey and Keith Hill and Aunt Diane Pruitt.
David never met a stranger. It was a challenge going places with him because he knew so many people that would stop to communicate. David loved his family, especially his grandkids and his Aunt Willa B. David was funny, giving, a hard worker, and charismatic. He loved playing football, basketball, baseball and coaching. David was always singing and liked to dance.
Most importantly, David had a relationship with God. He would tell his mom that "He and God has an understanding!" David will be greatly missed. He may not be with us physically, but his spirit continues to dwell in the hearts of those who loved him.
Services For David will be held 1 P.M Friday August 9, 2024 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 313 Ohio Street, South Bend, Indiana 46601 with burial follow at Highland Cemetery. Pastor Darren Washington will bring the Word. Friends may visit with the family an hour prior. Arrangements have been entrusted with Alford's Mortuary Inc.
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