Clarence E. Pruitt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Clarence Everette Pruitt, 74, went Home at 1:05 AM on March 26, 2014 at the Hospice House of Charleston, SC, after a long time battle with Asbestosis. Heaven received a new Shepherd who never met a stranger and always helped a friend. He resided in the town he dearly loved, Damascus, VA with his caring wife, Kaye Pruitt. Clarence was born in 1939 as a gift from God to Harold Everette Pruitt and Willie Burns Forester Pruitt in Damascus VA and now returns to them in Heaven. He was previously married for 46 years to Carolyn Forester Pruitt who preceded him in death. They had three special children. Elaine “Lanie”, James Clarence “Jamie”, and his wife, Candy, and Michael Wayne “Mike” Pruitt. Clarence had one grandson, Alan Michael Pruitt whom he adored. Carolyn and Elaine stood at Heaven’s door with open arms to receive him. Clarence had three brothers, John Pruitt, who preceded him, Paul Pruitt and Guy Pruitt who will miss him terribly along with numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Those who knew Clarence remember him with a smile, a laugh and his little companion “Fluffy” who once again rests in his arms. The Masonic Lodges of VA were richly rewarded as Clarence graced them all with his incredible ability to bring the deep love and respect of the Masonic Order to his brothers in Masonry. Clarence was a long time employee of Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, VA, and all there remember “Pruitt” with a smile, an open heart and welcoming hand. He received special recognition for discovering a method to repair pipes in nuclear submarines faster and safer than ever before. “Pruitt” always came through! The final years of his special life were spent in the town he loved, doing good and spreading joy to all he met. Visitation will be received by family and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Garrett Funeral Home in Damascus, VA. A full Christian Funeral, conducted by his special friend, Rev. Larry Sprouse, of Roanoke, VA, will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 5, 2014 followed by a Masonic Funeral all at Garrett Funeral Home and then graveside farewells will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, VA. Online condolences may be sent to the family and a memorial tribute may be viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Clarence and his family are in the loving care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Avenue, Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: 276-475-3631

Clarence E. Pruitt

December 21, 1939 - March 26, 2014