Hugh Pruitt
04/11/2020
Mr. Hugh Pruitt, age 88, Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Pruitt was born in Nashville, TN and the son of the late George M. & Mamie Welch Pruitt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Jones Pruitt, a son, Michael Pruitt, one brother and two sisters.
He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where he served as Elder.
Mr. Pruitt was a United States Marine Corps Veteran having served during the Korean War and was a Chosin Reservoir survivor. He was the recipient of three Purple Hearts. He was a member of VFW of Johnson City and volunteered at the VA as a VFW representative. He was a Boys Scouts of America Leader in Florida receiving the Silver Beaver award.
He attended the University of Alabama and was a Technical Illustrator for Martin Marietta Aerospace Corporation.
Mr. Pruitt was an accomplished Artist/Painter. His hobbies include sailing, reenacting Civil War and horseback riding.
Survivors include a son, Scott Pruitt (Donna Horowitz); daughter-in-law, Sandy Pruitt; grandchildren, Dennis Hugh Pruitt (Naomi) and Nicholas Horowitz; sisters, Margaret Callahan and Pat Darby.
Graveside services will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church 201 East Watauga Ave. Johnson City, TN 37601.
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Hugh was such a wonderful person!! I met him at the VA nursing home where I worked and he volunteered. He will be missed by many. Condolences to his family!!
In recognition of Hugh Pruitt's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD and the members the Tri-Cities Detachment # 969, Gray, TN of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 115 & # 969
04/15/2020
Mary Lee Bowman
To the family: I am so sorry for you loss. Hugh was a very kind and generous man. He was there for me in ways he may never know. May the peace and love of Christ be with Scott and all the family.
Rest in peace Hugh. Fair Seas & Following Winds. Semper Fi!
04/15/2020
Kathleen and Tom Ecay
Dear Scott and family, Please accept our condolences that you have had both your brother and now father pass away within so short a time. How terribly difficult, made even more so given the current health situation for everyone. Our thoughts are with you and your family/friends at this time; that somehow you will find some comfort in memories and with those who you can be surrounded by in your time of mourning. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Goodbye Hugh. Rest in peace. Fair Seas & Following Winds. Semper Fi Marine!
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