James Thomas Pritchett

James Thomas Pritchett obituary, Aurora, MO

James Thomas Pritchett

James Pritchett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home - Aurora on Jan. 28, 2026.
James Thomas Pritchett, age 65, of Republic, Missouri, passed away at 2:45 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024, at his home. He was born January 3, 1959, in Richmond, Virginia, the son of James Howard and Shirley Mae (West) Pritchett.
James was a 1977 graduate of Chester High School in Chester, Virginia. He was a truck driver and loved to go camping.
James is survived by his significant other, Deloris Taylor, of Republic, Missouri and three sisters, Rosemary, Gina, and Robin.
James was preceded in death by his parents, James, and Shirley and one brother.
A graveside service, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Misemer Cemetery east of Miller, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to help with expenses.
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