of Hot Springs, AR
February 4, 1955 - June 8, 2016
James Edward Pruitt Jr., also known as Jimmy or ''JP'', age 61, of Hot Springs, passed away June 8, 2016. He was born in Ft. Leonardwood, MO to the late James Pruitt Sr. and Peggy Pruitt Purtle on February 4, 1955. James graduated from Benton High and completed Automotive Mechanics Training at Ouachita Vocational Technical School. He loved to work on cars, tinker with odds and ends, collect antique tools and other rare oddities. Jimmy had previously been a grounds keeper for Foxtrot Apartments in OK and Pine Crest Memorial Park in Alexander. ''JP'' also enjoyed gardening, fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan.
Survivors include his daughter: Jennifer Suarez, her two daughters, and husband of Arlington, TX; two sisters: Linda Kelly of Benton and Lisa Easter of Sheridan; three step brothers; one step sister; nieces and nephews; numerous cousins; other relatives and friends.
A memorial/visitation for James is scheduled from 7:00-8:30 pm, Friday, June 24, 2016 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047) .
All family and friends are invited.