Kevin Pruitt Obituary

CHILLICOTHE - Kevin C. Pruitt, age 55, of Beatrice, Neb., formerly of Chillicothe, died on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014.

Kevin was born on Sept. 22, 1959, in Princeton. His parents are Charles W. and Marilyn Y. (Nyman) Pruitt of Chillicothe.

Kevin attended and graduated from Illinois Valley Central High School in Chillicothe.

He worked in construction and as a commercial painter, working many years for Putnam County Painting.

He enjoyed being outdoors and had a love for music.

Kevin is also survived by his two daughters, Amber B. (Karl) Villiger of Henry and Ashley B. (Reggie) Durchholz of Washington; two grandchildren, Kolton and Kenlee; his sister, Kimberly Reed of Duluth, Ga.; his brother, Eric (Carrie) Pruitt of Oak Forest; and several nieces and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Kendrick L. Pruitt.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. The Rev. Craig Smith will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Elm Lawn Cemetery in Princeton.

Kevin's online memorial website may be viewed at www.hurdfamilyfunerals.com.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Pruitt

10 Entries

Jeff Chamberlain

March 7, 2023

A short (blurb) can't do it. Our Chamberlain Family lived in the Peoria IL area from 1966-1972.The family lived in Chillicothe IL. Cloverdale subdivision on David Ave 1969-1972. OUR DAILY CREW KEVIN PRUITT, Tim Lipsey, Ron Lipsey, baby (Mike?) Lipsey for a short time! if I remember his name.. Joe Bailey, Ron Bly, Harold and Jerry Hartley and sometimes David Beasely, (Us)Lee Ann (Chamberlain) Gustafson, Gene Chamberlain, Jeff Chamberlain. WE played Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Whiffle-ball, Football in our far too large back yard on David ave and out front in the (circle) drive. We all rode bikes with our dog (Snoopy) racing alongside as always and went to the River to skip rocks, watched fireworks, softball and more at Shore Acres together. There are many stories I CAN'T tell what we all did together. BUT one time we all decided skipping school at Pearce GS was a good idea. Got caught. Kevin hid under Ron Bly's Parent's bed as the Police called us out of his house on the squad PA system. We were ALL (presented) to our Parents via Squad car. Kevin and I (Jeff Chamberlain) were punished and also had to serve a SATURDAY at Pearce GS arranging the Teacher's books in a little know Library/big closet. What drudgery! That was just one of many, many adventures and fun we all went through together with Kevin and crew In late August 1972, Our final days in Chilli I was frustrated and depressed a bit on leaving (moving) again as we had many times. Kevin and I went down to the River for one more visit to the Ben Franklin for Candy, past the TOWN theater and to throw rocks one more time into the river. We discussed the future, what we wanted to do or buy (AMC Gremlins) Mini-bikes, etc. There was time for one more visit to the Snow-Cone (Girls) Garage by Richard REED's and Hartley's house like all neighborhood kids did in the hot summers. There was still one more (crank) phone call to be made from Kevin Pruitt's garage telephone *since his Dad worked for BELL Telephone then. Even time for Kevin's dog Chihuahua *Chico Hernandez? Jr. to growl and snip at us fiercely for getting too close! We remember our time and fun of Chillicothe and Lacon and Peoria IL areas to this day. I even went there in 2016 to gather photos and stories at Chilli's Library and Peoria's Lib from the Pearce Grade School 1972 Boys State Basketball Championship where I was part of that team. I put it all on Flickr photo website under the search tag "Chillicothe Illinois" Plenty of old faces there in album to see too. We all got into trouble with Kevin, but once we all were disciplined we GOT IT. We also had a lot of fun too. BUT We were all really (good kids) Kevin was one of the Best friends back then. We went everywhere together. Condolences to his entire family. Even as this is new news to me in 2023 from 2014? we are saddened but know we'll all see each other again! ---- Jeff Chamberlain. Photo added from Chillicothe IL Flickr album. THIS is how I remember Chillicothe IL. Was that Kevin Pruitt on the BUS waving? in the IVC window pane? wasn't sure if he was there that night? I know almost all of Pearce Grade School and most of Chillicothe was down in Normal IL at STATE than night to celebrate our victory.

Lee Ann Gustafson

February 25, 2023

Always enjoyed playing with Kevin as neighborhood kids in Cloverdale, on old David Ave. So sorry for you loss. RIP.
Lee Ann Chamberlain Gustafson

Dianne Ladd-Ellenson

November 30, 2014

Chuck and Marilyn,
My prayers are with you during this time of loss. May the love of your family and friends help to comfort you. It has been several years since I have seen you and your family but I often think of you and the friends I had in Chillicothe. Marilyn, you and Chuck and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers through this time.

Christy Koch

November 29, 2014

Chuck, Marilyn and family I am so sorry to here of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jerry Hubbard

November 29, 2014

Dear Marilyn, Chuck, & Kim, Our hearts go out to you. We were so sorry to hear Kevin passed away. Please know that we are praying for you during this trying time and may God have a special blessing for you. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.

Your Old Neighborhood Friends,

Jerry and Char Hubbard

David Foulke

November 28, 2014

Chuck&Marilyn, sorry to hear of the passing of your son. God will look over him. Cousin David.

November 28, 2014

Rest in Peace my old friend. We traveled different paths after school and lost touch but I often thought of our days in Cloverdale and Lake of the Woods. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Pruitt family.

Angela (Hubbard) Kepler

November 28, 2014

Chuck and Marilyn,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that the Hubbard's are holding you close in our hearts. We pray that you will feel Christ's arms holding you tight.

All our love,

Vikk Nicoll

November 28, 2014

Pruitt Family,
I am sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. I hold many great memories with Kevin from early on with his career of Industrial Painting. Kevin was a great man and I was blessed to know him.
RIP My Friend.

Sara Rodemich

November 28, 2014

Kevin, even though it's been quite some time ago.I know you will be truly missed. So honored to have known you...R.I.P Kevin

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