RAYMOND S. PRUITT

January 12, 1928 – July 12, 2011

ANDERSON, SC - Raymond Samuel Pruitt, age 83, husband of Gloria Cooley Pruitt of 1010 West End Avenue, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at his residence.

Born in Anderson County, SC on January 12, 1928, Mr. Pruitt was a son of the late Henry Samuel Pruitt and Amanda Jane Crumley Pruitt. He attended Boy’s High School and Carolina School of Commerce.  He was a United States Army Air Force veteran serving during World War II.  Mr. Pruitt retired as owner/agent of Professional Insurance Agency in Anderson.  He was a life-member of the V. F. W. Post #5996, a member of the Loyal Order of Moose #2018 and a former member of the Elks BPOE #1206.  He was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his wife of the home; son, Raymond Matthew Pruitt and his girlfriend, Krista Giuliani of Anderson; step children, Mitzi L. Foster of Anderson and Sonya E. Earl of Columbia; brothers, R. Curtis Pruitt and his wife, Mary and Lalond Pruitt and his wife, Judy all of Anderson and seven grandchildren.  He also leaves behind his beloved pet, Chico Ray. 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Monroe and Lewis Pruitt and sisters, Rune’ Thomas and Nancy Jo Pegram.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Park officiated by Dr. Charles Holland.   

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Friday, July 15, 2011 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Flowers are optional.  Memorials may be made to Salem 1035 Baptist Church, Salem Church Road, Anderson, SC  29625.