Joseph Lenzy Pruitt Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 1, 2023 in Pekin, Indiana

Joseph Lenzy Pruitt Jr.

October 22, 1926 - September 1, 2023 (96 years old)

Pekin, Indiana

Joseph Lenzy Pruitt Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 1, 2023 in Pekin, Indiana

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Weathers Funeral Home

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Joseph Lenzy Pruitt Jr.

October 22, 1926 - September 1, 2023 (96 years old)

Pekin, Indiana

Joseph Lenzy Pruitt Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Lenzy Pruitt Jr. of Pekin, Indiana, who passed away on September 1, 2023, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Lenzy Pruitt Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Clara Messmer Pruitt; and his siblings, Mary Messmer, Helen Laverne Gilligan, Doris Woods, Larry Pruitt and Joanne Porter.

He is survived by: his children, Connie Lewellyn (Gary) of Sellersburg, Chris Pruitt (Brenda) of Pekin, Beth Wells of Louisville, Jeffrey Pruitt (Kelly) of Pekin, Janet Casey (Donnie) of Salem and John Pruitt (Sherry) of Garner; his grandchildren, Nyle Sullivan (Kristie), Linzi Pruitt, Clayton Pruitt (Jessica), Cassie Gilbert (Patrick), Dusty Sullivan, Eli Pruitt, Jason Pruitt, Kelsey Lewellyn (Tom), Shelley Mullins (Jake), Sydney Pruitt (Jamal) and Connor Lewellyn (Chellsea); and his great grandchildren, Parker, Tanner, Madison, Cambria, Ayden, Hallie, Abrielle, Elisabeth, Caroline, Brennan, Cora, Bowen, Sophie, Kayde, Kinzley, Forrest, Autumn, Simon, Aubree, Colton, Kayleigh, Grayson, Athena, Landon and Serenity.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: WHAS Crusade for Children.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Weathers Funeral Home



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September 4, 2023

Linzi Pruitt wrote a sympathy message

“Thank you for being the best grandpa that anyone could ever be blessed with. I am so thankful to have had you and I find comfort knowing that you're with Grandma again. I look forward to being reunited with you both eventually. Please watch over us. We miss you so much and love you endlessly. Love, Linzi, Parker, & Tanner”


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Sep 06

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Weathers Funeral Home
106 S Shelby St, Salem, IN 47167

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Sep 07

Visitation

Weathers Funeral Home
106 S Shelby St, Salem, IN 47167

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Sep 07

Funeral service

St. Patrick's Catholic Church
208 S Shelby St, Salem, IN 47167

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