Joe L

Pruitt

Joe Lynn Pruitt, 79, passed from this life to the next on  November 5th, 2021 at his home in Gurdon, Arkansas.

Joe was  born to Elmer T (Piggy) Pruitt and Fairy Lou Pentecost Pruitt on September 2 ^nd , 1942. As a boy, some of Joe's favorite memories were spending time at the home of his Grandpa and Mama Pruitt in the South Fork Community where he has chosen to be buried. Joe graduated from Gurdon High School and shortly thereafter he and his buddy, Ronnie Tolleson, made the decision to enlist in the Marines. They were members of one of the first troops to go into Thailand and then on to Vietnam. He was always proud to call himself a marine.

Joe was a retired railroad conductor and enjoyed attending the railroad reunions each year. He loved his hometown of Gurdon and returned there to live after his retirement.  He never met a stranger and loved sharing stories with his friends and neighbors. He was especially passionate about the hobby of photography.  Joe was a member of the First United Methodist Church and served on the board of the Gurdon Housing Authority.

Joe is preceded in death by his Parents, his sister, Pam Pruitt Kirksey, one son, Randy Pruitt and one daughter, Tiffany Pruitt.

Joe is survived by his wife Tracy of Gurdon; one step-daughter Elizabeth

Pruss; one sister, Hilda Wingfield (Ray); five grandchildren, five nieces, and his special canine buddies, Amos and Linus.

Graveside Service will be held, Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 at 2:30P.M. at the South Fork Cemetery, under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Gurdon, Arkansas, with Bro. Mike Procter officiating.