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Frank Pruitt

Jan 6th, 1966 - Jul 6th, 2022

Funeral Ceremony: 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora

Interment: Rusk Cemetery

Visitation: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home

 

      Frank Joseph Pruitt, age 56, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in Clay County, after a battle with diabetes and brain cancer.

      He was born January 6, 1966, in Clay County, the son of Gene and Patricia (Welty) Pruitt.  He was united in marriage to Judy Smith (Littlejohn), and they shared 25 years together and had two sons: Travis F. and Tanner D.

      Known by his close friends as “Riverbank Frank”, he enjoyed being outdoors and being close to nature in the woods or near the Little Wabash River.  Other hobbies included gardening, hunting, fishing, and rock hunting.  Frank followed in his Grandpa Welty’s footsteps and was co-owner/fur buyer at Wabash Fur Company.  He was a lifelong oilfield hand for numerous companies and had been employed by United Water Blasters in the 1980’s.

      He is survived by his 2 sons: Travis Pruitt (Ash Lempkowski) of Aurora and Tanner Pruitt (Sandra Romero) of Xenia; siblings: Bill Pruitt of Flora, Mike Pruitt of West Terre Haute, Indiana, Debbie Pruitt of Olney, Ron (Carol) Pruitt of Kell, and Robert Pruitt of Waterloo; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and numerous friends.  In addition to his family and friends he will also be sadly missed by his dogs that he loved with all his heart. 

      He was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandparents: Arthur “Babe” and Bernice (Benefield) Pruitt and John and Ruby (Smith) Welty.

      A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Interment will follow in Rusk Cemetery.  A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home, at Flora Banking Company, or on a Go Fund Me account set up by Sandra Romero Gonzalez.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com  

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Condolences

Steve and Misty (Wiegel)Wheeler

July 8th

So sorry for your loss. Frankie was a kind person and always enjoyed talking to him. Keeping all the family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.

Walter J. Chaney

July 8th

Thoughts and prayers! Sorry for your loss

Annette Wray

July 8th

My condolences to the family.

Don, Jane and Darren Delaney

July 8th

Travis and Tanner and families, We are so very sorry for your loss. Hoping the memories of good times past will remain in your hearts forever. Caring thoughts and prayers are with you in the coming days.

Angie Pruitt

July 8th

Heaven gains another angel. Sorry for your loss

Cathy Stout

July 8th

I just realized that I babysat him when he was young. He actually had a crush on me, and wrote me a letter. ā™„ļø And, Tanner, I didn't realize he was your dad. So, sorry, Tanner for your loss. He was a really good kid.

Rhesa Eckelberry

July 8th

So sorry for your loss.

Peggy and Marty Leigh

July 9th

Thoughts and prayers to all.

David & Cheri Cook

July 9th

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the families. May your memories and God's love give you all comfort.

Troy and Sandy Thomas

July 9th

So sorry for your loss. He was a member of the CCHS Class of 1984 at Clay City. I went to school with him (Sandy -Gill-Thomas

Doug and Kelly Hemrich

July 9th

So very sad, Condolences to his family.

Ruth Hunt

July 9th

Wishing you comfort and peace to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart

Frankie Pruitt

July 9th

R.i.p. you will be missed by many people .

Jorge and Eva Gonzalez

July 9th

Our thought and prayers go out to the family, Our deepest sympathy!

Lisa Morkin-Davis

July 9th

I am so sorry for your families loss.

Kristin and Joey Hale

July 9th

So very sorry. Much love to all family and friends at this difficult time. Thinking of you all.

Carl and Angela Hemrich

July 9th

Thoughts and prayers for all of his family.

Cloyd Morris Pruitt

July 11th

I was looking forward to getting to see him in august. Iā€™m so sorry. šŸ™šŸ™

Bill and Robin Atwood

July 11th

"T" (Travis) and Tanner, we are sorry for your loss. I regret, we could not be there at the services. Robin's dad, is in St. Anthony hospital and we were/are with him. Prayer of peace and comfort for you both and your family. Please take care.

Kim (burt) arview

July 12th

Thoughts and prayers to the family. Frankie played on my dad's little league team when he was younger. I went to school with Frankie. We were in the same class. Class 1984

Kristy A Kramer

July 13th

Our condolences to Travis, Tanner and all those who loved Frankie. May he rest in peace!

JENNIFER FRANKLIN SMITH

July 14th

Very sorry to hear about Frankie, he was a sweet boy from what I remember, haven't seen him in over 40 years.. prayers to his family.. RIP Frankie

Roger Parish

July 24th

My thoughts are with the family, CANCER is a terrible experience no one should have to go through.

Judy Lusk

June 14th

Frankie was a very nice fellow. He will be missed. The family is on my mind and prayers. May God comfort them in the way that only He can.

 

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Deborah Pruitt
Walter J. Chaney
Kim Dugan
Dick and Linda Wiegel
Debbie Yates
Jim Fry
Darlene and Jamie Grimsley
Don, Jane and Darren Delaney
Ruth Hunt
Annette Wray
Micheal W. & Kristal G. Engelmeier
Ken and Tammy Haven
Larry Frost
Robert,Leanna Snell & Family
Nelson & Angie Pruitt
Mary Reynolds
Jodi Schnepper
Jacquie Young Griffith Cooper
Phil and Cathy Stout
Rhesa Eckelberry
Charlotte Dulaney
Peggy Shroyer Leigh
Ruth Ann Weiler
Pat and Ann Senters
Eric and Lisa Stanley
Ted & Debbie Thompson
Mark Dunnigan
Ron and Carol
Glenda Cooper
Troy and Sandy Thomas
Brenda Rinehart
Doug and Kelly Hemrich
Vicky Cricelli-Milner
Tammie Vessechia
Joanne Hillderbrand Rogers
Wayne Gray
Diana & Greg Rutland
Bruce & Nannette Richards
Brian Patterson
Trudy Zimmerman Stanford
Jorge and Eva Gonzalez
Kristin and Joey Hale
Artdean,Angelia Warren &family
Wayne Eastin & Diane Johnson
Ken and Judy Littlejohn
Carl and Angela Hemrich
Linda Boyd
Annie Wilson Hays
Richard & Marina Bookhout
Tim and Cindy Enyart
Paul and Sherry
Buster
Troy&Kim and Carson Welty
Cheri
Dave and Jackie Pruitt
Terri Morgan
Delberta Bowen
Tooter
DONALD FRY@SHEERY EVILSIZER
Tony gray
Timmy & Pam Sharp
Dennis and Candace Goodman
Frankie
Bill and Robin Atwood
Jennifer Roley
Kim (burt) arview
Jim Hildebrand
Dave Welty
Don and Robin Brooks
Dan and Candy Ray
Jeanie Marie Hall
Ed And Rita Atkisson Guin
Alesia Klingler
Dave Welty
Garold Hosselton
Judy Lusk
Wayne Eastin & Diane Johnson

 

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