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BORN
1941
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2018
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Jimmy Pruitt Obituary
Born June 21, 1941, in Yuma, he was a retired school teacher.
Memorial services are pending.
Desert Valley Mortuary and Crematory is handling arrangements, including private cremation.
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Emma Goldstein
July 31, 2025
I still miss you Grandpa. I hope that you're proud of me.
rick robison
January 27, 2019
Jimmy was a close friend for many years.He was one of a kind, and was as good of a friend as you can get...We worked together for over 40 years and we friends longer...He will be missed.....R.I.P.....
Jeff Glenn
August 22, 2018
Jimmy, you were a heck of a melon packer and I always enjoyed working with you at Levy Zentner. RIP my friend.
john stewart
August 22, 2018
Jimmy was a fun guy at ASU,Somerton, Mexico. I remember his Kofa days. Had a gift for the Spanish language.
RIP my friend. Your efforts at TPEP helped lots of students.
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Colleen Langewisch
August 20, 2018
RIP Jimmy. You and other Somerton (and Yuma) fruit tramps played big role in Yuma's growth,
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