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Lee Pruitt Obituary
Lee L. Pruitt, born December 3, 1928 to George W. and Minnie Pruitt in Bay Springs, MS. He passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Pruitt; parents; one son, Willie Pruitt; siblings, Jim Albert Pruitt, George L. Pruitt (Kattie), L.C. Pruitt, Clarence Pruitt, Lonnie M. Booth, Annie L. Thigpen, Martha Pruitt and Clare Pruitt; one grandson, Brian McCullum; and son-in-law, Harry Davis.
Survived by his children, Bobbie (Monroe) Mitchell, Vandora Davis, Jeanette Moffette, Lee C. Pruitt and Doris (Calvin) Mack; siblings, Jessie R. Johnson, Willie Mae Johnson, Ada Pruitt, Massie L. Pruitt, Lawrence Pruitt and Joe L. Pruitt; 11 grandchilden; 13 great- grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; and one great-great-great grandchild; two daughters-in-law, Ida Mae Pruitt and Billie Ruth Pruitt; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment at John Devine Cemetery, Bay Springs, MS.
Minor-Morris Funeral Home
112 Richards St. 815-723-1283
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Sandra Myers Thompson
June 22, 2014
To Vandora Davis and Doris Mack
The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. I know your hearts are heavy but call upon the Lord, he will comfort you and rock you through this storm in this difficult time. Praying for strength at this time.
Sandra Myers Thompson and family, Petal Mississippi
Sheila and Shewayna Relf
June 19, 2014
Gonna miss you Uncle Lee. No more suffering. Stay strong family. I love you all.
Lynne Moore
June 19, 2014
Doris and Vandora,
Sorry to hear of your Father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
King Thigpen Jr.
June 19, 2014
Uncle Lee, Uncle Lee!!! I can't express with words how much I'm gonna miss you. I have a head full of Good Memories tho. We will never forget the times. Rest well Unk. Your great nephew J.J.
A Scott-Dedeaux
June 19, 2014
RIP Uncle Lee, We will always hold you in our hearts. Stay strong family. Love you all
Prentiss & Janice Ross
June 19, 2014
We love you all. So sorry to hear about Mr. Lee's passing. Praying that God will continue to bless you and keep you strong. Stay together
as a family.
Will Johnson
June 19, 2014
RIP Uncle Lee, you will be truly missed by all. Condolences to my family members as I keep all of you in my prayers.
BERNICE & DEMETROUS BETTS
June 19, 2014
JEANETTE, BOBBIE, LEE & FAMILY, I PRAY THAT FATHER GOD WILL WRAP YOU IN HIS ARMS & COMFORT YOU LIKE HE DID FOR ME WHEN MY DAD DIED. I SPEAK HIS PEACE OVER YOU ALL & JUST KNOW & TRUST THAT HE WILL WIPE ALL OF YOUR TEARS...
Pat, Charles Adams
June 19, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ADA PAYTON LINCOLN
June 19, 2014
Condolences The Family Of MR.LEE L.PRUITT, From Ms Essie Mae And Family.God Be With You!
Dawn Jones
June 19, 2014
Vandora, My heart goes out to you and your family!
Phyllis Smith
June 18, 2014
Lee, Vandora & Family...Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times - May God continue to comfort you.
lawanda jones
June 18, 2014
Praying for the family..
Kimberly Lotts
June 18, 2014
Sorry for ur loss. my prayers are with u. God bless. and keep u.
Dave Barrows
June 18, 2014
Lee,
Sorry for your loss, your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jodie Davis-Shaw
June 17, 2014
To Lee, Bobby, Doris, Van and Jeanette and Grandkids,
Sorry for the loss of your father. Sending you all comfort and prayers.
June 17, 2014
Was a good friend of the family Newell and my father J W Newell. He will be missed
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