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201 West Lampkin St.,
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905

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1953 - 2023
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Obituary for James Eugene Pruitt

James Eugene  Pruitt
James Eugene Pruitt, 69, passed away in Jefferson City, MO on May 17, 2023. He was the retired owner of Interstate Batteries and a member of Starkville Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting, playing pool, long range shooting, and working on the farm with the cows; “Butler Farm” was his happy place.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Pruitt and Virginia Phelps Pruitt; and sisters, Phillis Jett, and Mary Jane Butler.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Pruitt of Starkville, MS; daughters, Heather Blair (Ray) of Starkville, MS, Crystal Collier of Starkville, MS, and Carrie Pruitt of Owensville, MO; son, Jared Pruitt (Tara) of Starkville, MS; and grandchildren, Trey Tyler, Adler Morgan, Lexi Reynolds, Alyssa Pruitt, Aubrey Blair, Joshua Pruitt, Macy Pruitt, Keegan Collier, Dane Thompson, Kaleb Thompson, and Kyli Melton; and 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, MS, with the funeral service immediately following. Wesley Thompson will conduct the service.
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