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William Pritchett Obituary
Mr. Pritchett was born to the late Willie and Margaret (Maggie) Pritchett on Jan. 2, 1910.
Mr. Pritchett was a lifelong and devoted member of First Baptist Church, Petersburg.
He worked at National Division which was later called Allied Chemical and now Honeywell (Plant A), Hopewell, and after 25 years of employment he retired.
The love he had for all of his family and friends was unconditional. Nine children were born to him and the late Mary Ruth Pritchett.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Pritchett; one sister and four brothers; his daughter, Shirley Kates; two granddaughters, Cheryl Harrison Ferguson and Angelor Gee Salih; and a grandson, Aaron Goode.
Left to cherish his memories of five generations are eight children: Irving Pritchett (Penney) of South Carolina, Dorothy Gee, Marion Harrison (Jerome), Viola Edith Higgins, Valerie Pritchett, Jacquelyn White, all of Petersburg, William Pritchett Jr. (Ann) of New York, and Patricia Cooke (William) of Richmond; a stepdaughter, Margeret Henry of Petersburg; a son-in-law, James Kates of Petersburg; 27 grandchildren, four among them caregivers, Natalie Mosley Chambliss (George) Jr., Patsy McLaughlin, Alice Williams (Howard), and Vanessa Kates Olajuwon; 62 great grand children; 13 great-great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Maude Brown of Colonial Heights and Helena Thomas of Petersburg; extended family members, Helen Hines of Petersburg and Alice Burney of Tennessee; and a host of nieces including Margaret Nicholson (Harvey) of North Carolina; nephews, step nieces, step nephews, cousins other family and friends. Special thanks to Odyssey Health Care Center.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 at First Baptist Church, Petersburg, with the Dr, Jeremiah Tillman, pastor of First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, officiating.
The interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
The family will also receive friends at the residence of his daughter, Viola Edith Higgins, 2966 Homestead Drive, Petersburg.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg now serving from three locations, (804) 732-7841.
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Memories and Condolences
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Martha Griswold, M.D.
December 22, 2008
to Margaret Henry and family, my sincerest condolences re the death of William Pritchett, Sr, my beloved patient of many years.
Treska Wilson-Smith
December 13, 2008
Oh how very blessed your family has been to have such a wonderful person for such a long time. It stands to reason that your hearts are saddened, but, keep in mind that God knows best. He gave you the best that he had, he gave you Mr. Pritchett. Rejoice in his home going. My heart is with you, my prayers are for you.
Ronald & Monique Robertson
December 12, 2008
Jackie and Family:
We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear father.
Our prayer is that God will provide strength and comfort to you and your family in the days head.
May you find comfort and joy in the fond memories you hold of your father.
Love,
The Children and Grandchildren of the late William Goode
Julian Greene, Jr
December 12, 2008
To the Prtchett Family:
Our sincere condolences and sympathy is extended to the family, friends and acquaintances of Mr. Pritchett. Her was a geniune and sincere man - who will truly be missed.
Deacon Julian and Otelia Greene, Jr.
Karen Thomas-Scott
December 12, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
D.E. Frank and 1st Lady Rachel Reeves
December 11, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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