Tommy Joe Pruitt

Tommy Joe Pruitt obituary, DeRidder, LA

Tommy Joe Pruitt

Tommy Joe Pruitt Obituary

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Tommy Joe Pruitt, 63, of DeRidder, LA passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025. Visitation will be Monday, April 14 from 11am-1pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Monday, April 14 at 1pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Interment will be at Newlin Cemetery. Rev. Eddie Tilley will officiate.

Tommy is survived by his six children, Ashley Parker & Doug of DeRidder, LA, Lauren Pruitt & Julia of Louisville, KY, Meg Krug of Wimberley, TX, Candace Campbell & Steven of Las Vegas, NV, Elizabeth Pruitt of Colorado Springs, CO, and Connor Pruitt & Kelsie of DeRidder, LA; three grandchildren, Ethan, Stone, and Callee; two sisters, Tammie Gibson & Danny of DeRidder, LA and Kelle Pruitt of DeRidder, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Merlin & Margie Pruitt; and two brothers, Richard Pruitt and Jackie Pruitt.

Condolences can be made at chaddickfuneralhome.com

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Chaddick Funeral Home - DeRidder

1931 N Pine St, DeRidder, LA 70634

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