Joseph Fain Pruitt
June 23, 1930 ~ July 4, 2011
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Mr. Joseph Fain Pruitt age 81, of Griffin, GA, passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 at Vitas Hospice in Stockbridge, GA. He was born in Cherokee County AL. Son of the late Luther B. Pruitt and the late Ada E. Carter. He was retired from Owens/Illinois Inc . He was a member of the Mission of Life Baptist Church, a member of the Odd Fellows in Union city and a member of the Masonic Lodge F & AM in Union City. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edna Pruitt, sons: Bobby Pruitt and Dean Pruitt, daughter, Teresa Little, sister, Betty Spencer, grandchildren: Ross Pruitt, Tyler Pruitt, Amanda Gilley, Jennifer Wilson, Amy Veal, great grandchildren: Austin Wilson, Ashlyn Wilson and Cade Wilson. Funeral Services for Mr. Joseph F. "Joe" Pruitt will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Holly Hill Funeral Home. Rev. Johnny Leatherwood will be officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 from 6-8 p.m.. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Brightmoor Nursing Home, Griffin, GA. Holly Hill Funeral Home 431 SW Broad St., Fairburn, GA 30213 is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation DetailsTuesday, July 5th, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Holly Hill Funeral Home Service DetailsWednesday, July 6th, 2011, 3:00pm, Holly Hill Funeral Home Chapel Interment DetailsHolly Hill Memorial Park
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My Pa PaI have lots of good memories about my Pa Pa. When I was a little girl, he taught me how to cast a reel. He put a weight on the end of a fishing pole, and would sit with me out in the yard, and practice with me over and over. I think Amy, Ross, and maybe Tyler all learned to “fish” with that pole. He also taught me how to pick green beans and cut corn off the cob-EVERY gardening season. I could tell him I knew what I was doing, but he always wanted to just “remind me in case I had forgotten.” My most cherished memories are of Ma Ma and Pa Pa coming over to my Mom and Dad’s house, and he and I would play Southern Gospel songs-me on piano, and Pa Pa on guitar. He and Ma Ma would sing. That’s how I learned all of the old songs. I love you, Pa Pa!
Favorite MemoriesMy all time favorite memories of Mr Joe, all of us meeting at their family home & him playing the guitar and us singing with some of the best food and best company you could ever ask for! Definately one of the great souls ! Ms. Edna Love ya’ll and praying for your family What a day that will be !! There’ll be no sorrow there no more burdens to bear No more sickness no pain no more parting over there And forever I will be with the One who died for me What a day glorious day that will be What a day that will be when my Jesus I shall see And I look upon His face The One who saved me by His grace When He takes me by the hand And leads me through the Promised Land What a day glorious day that will be
Wedding AnniversaryThis a picture of mom and dad’s 60th wedding anniversary. They were married 62 years in April. They ran away together from a rural Alabama town to Georgia when Mom was 16 and dad was 18 to be married. Like all marriages they saw their ups and downs, but never decided to give up. If you are lucky enough to know my dad you know my mom had to be a strong woman. Dad thought mother hung the moon and he loved her very much. One of his greatest joys was taking care of her. Dad was a hard worker and enjoyed gardening.
Amanda my sweet sweet friend we love you so much and we are so sorry for your loss you all will be in our prayers GOD BLESS YOU and keep you always
Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you. It’s hard to give them up but just to know they are not hurting anymore makes it easier. Love to all, we will see you on Wednesday.
teresa & the Pruitt family, we will miss Mr Pruitt dearly. GOD BLESS
I love you all! I know that we haven’t always been close but just know that we are always in each others hearts. I will keep you in my prayers. I had a dream that Dad and Granddaddy were fishing and there was an extra pole and chair. I saw uncle Fain go and take the pole and they all were laughing and smiling!