George Pruitt

George Clinton Pruitt, 80, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Monday, September 12, 2011 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. George was born on April 18, 1931 in Canute, Oklahoma to Jim and Grace Ellis Pruitt. He grew up in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. In 1952 George was drafted into the United States Military actively serving in the Marine Corp until 1954. Upon completing his active duty he served in the Reserves until 1960. George was attending college in Tulsa, Oklahoma to complete his Master Barber license when he met Marilyn Stricklan who was attending St. Johns Nursing School. The couple married on December 17, 1955 in Coffeyville, Kansas. George received his Associates Degree in Business from Oklahoma City University. The couple made their home in Coffeyville, Kansas where George opened and operated the Central Barber Shop for over 40 years. When he wasnt occupied cutting hair he was also a school bus distributor for Thomas School Buses. George was known to be a workaholic. He restored and showed two old trucks and an old camero. He enjoyed fishing and watching John Wayne movies. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Coffeyville, a member of the Keystone Lodge 102 A.F amp A.M., and also was a member of the local Sportsman Club several years ago. Most of all he loved to spend time with his family. George is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn of the home son, Mike Pruitt of Coffeyville, Ks daughters, Lynn and Donna Pruitt both of Oklahoma City, Ok brothers, Junior Pruitt and wife Winona, Kenneth Pruitt and wife Rosa all of Wichita, Ks, Terry Pruitt and wife Linda of Sallisaw, Ok sister, Lula Asbill of Sallisaw, Ok grandchildren, Shawn, Jeremy, Matthew and Abigail and greatgrandchildren, Ethan and Jessie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Grace brothers, J.D. and Hooley Pruitt and a sister, Bonnie Rogers. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at PenwellGabel FordWulfBruns Chapel in Coffeyville, Kansas. Reverend John Collins will officiate. The Keystone Lodge 102 A.F amp A.M. will provide Masonic Rites. Friends may call on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home to sign the guest register. A second memorial service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw, Ok. Reverend Monroe Lowrimore will officiate. The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Coffeyville Salvation Army Auxiliary, The CRMC Auxiliary, or to the Parkinsons Support Group at Windsor Place in Coffeyville. These may be left with the funeral home.