Rev. General Solomon Pruitt

Rev. General Solomon Pruitt age 89, of Crumpler, NC died Thursday, June 9, 2016 at his home. Mr. Pruitt was born December 12, 1926 in Ashe County to Roanzie and Nervie Wagoner Pruitt. Mr. Pruitt was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Gladys Pruitt, daughter, Brenda Comb, sons, Beauford, Ricky and Ronda Pruitt. Rev. Pruitt loved to preach the gospel, he enjoyed talking to people and listening to music. He served in the US Army.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Minister David Lyalls and Rev. Gavin Jones. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service.

Rev. Pruitt is survived by: Two daughters, Reba Wilcox of Lenoir and Mildred Rash of Grassy Creek, brother, Squire Pruitt of Jefferson, two sisters, Icel Howell Curtis and Gretel Howell both of Jefferson, daughter-In-Law, Shirley Pruitt of Crumpler, NC also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, 300 E Main St., West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Pruitt's arrangements.

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