of Russellville, AR
February 23, 1936 - September 12, 2018
Britton J. Pruitt, Jr., 82, of Russellville, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, in Russellville, AR. Britton (Britt) was born February 23, 1936, in Wink, Texas, to Britton J. Pruitt, Sr., and Martha Josephine (Bette) Thomas Pruitt. Britt married his high school sweetheart, Doris Ann Voegele, in 1955, and served in the Army before earning his Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Ouachita Baptist University in 1968. He was ordained as a Baptist minister and found his calling in caring for adults with developmental disabilities at the Arkansas Children's Colony Adult Unit in Booneville. After retirement, Britt and Doris spent many years involved in the River Valley Arts and Crafts Club, where Britt served as President. He was known for his quick wit and mischievous sense of humor. Britt and Doris never met a stranger, and their home was known as a welcoming haven for anyone in need.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Britton J. Pruitt, Sr., and Martha Josephine (Bette) Thomas Pruitt, and his sister, Myra Helen Kalil. Britt is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris Ann Voegele Pruitt, of Russellville; daughters, Theresa Holland and husband Phillip Holland, Judi Berkau and husband Jim Berkau; grandchildren, Clifford Reinhardt and wife Latisha Reinhardt, Jason Reinhardt, Leeanne Holland and fiancé Mikey Davis, Grace Bennett and husband Jordan Bennett, Isaac Berkau, and Audrey Berkau; great grandchildren, Makya, Jaeda, Alana, Zaiden, Zahara, and Scarlett.
A memorial service for Britt will be held at 2 p.m. on October 28th, 2018, at the Moreland First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas http://www.alzark.org/, Choices Pregnancy Resource Clinic, Inc. http://www.choicesprc.org/index.html, or Arkansas Hospice http://www.arkansashospice.org/
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home, online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
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5 Condolence(s)
June Wilson Smedley
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Doris Ann - I saw the notice about Britt in the HS paper I was so sorry the world has lost a good man. I remember with pleasure our days at Fountain Lake - a long time ago wasn't it! And I remember also that you two were always on our "favorite people list." May God give you His grace and peace as you adjust to life without the love of your life. In fond remembrance - June & Bud
Polly M. Frye
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Britt Pruitt, and his father, were two of my children's favorite people when they were growing up in Russellville years ago and at Second Baptist Church. We thank God for this man and the influence he had on them. We offer our prayers and condolences to his family.
Peggy and hoot nelson
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
God bless you
Susan Kennedy
Monday, September 17, 2018
Judy and Theresa, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I will be praying for all of your families during this time of grief. Love, Susan
Ken and Marta Morton
Monday, September 17, 2018
Our condolences to Doris, Theresa, Judi, and family. Thank you, Jesus for the life of this Godly man. Though absent here on earth, he is now in the presence of his Savior. What a sweet reunion time that will be.
Praying for you all in this time.
Ken and Marta Morton