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Joe Pruitt, Jr.

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Jun 21, 1944 – Jun 26, 2017

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Homegoing Celebration on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 10:00 am in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home

Viewing in the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 – 10:00 am

Racine – Joe Pruitt, Jr.; age 73; passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Ridgewood Care Center. Joe was born in Aberdeen, Mississippi on June 21, 1944 to Joseph Sr. and Callie (nee: Baylock) Pruitt.

Joe faithfully served our country with the United States Army in the Vietnam War. He was employed by JI Case Corporation for over 18 years and was a member of the UAW.

Surviving are his sons, Joe L. Pruitt of Bellingham, WA and Andre (Preneice) Love of Racine; grandchildren, NaQuay, Armoney, Gia, Giavaughni and Andre Love Jr.; sister, Dorothy (Bobbie) Wilson of Detroit, MI; special niece & caregiver, Gail (Dontay) McGee; many other dear nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Callie Pruitt; former wife, Dorothy McAlister-Pruitt; 3 sisters and 4 brothers.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 10:00 am in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Military honors will follow. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 – 10:00 am. Interment will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:00 am.

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  1. Stacey Moore & Family says

    June 27, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    Joe will surely be missed. We will forever hold on to all the many memories , good times, and laughs he shared with us. May God forever bless keep the family in his loving care.

  2. Ms. J says

    June 29, 2017 at 7:07 am

    Please allow me to express my dearest sympathies. I know how hard it is to loss someone so dear. What really helps me is the hope we have of the resurrection back to life here on earth found at John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:4. At that time we will be reunited with our loved ones. How wonderful that will be. Till then, lots of loving thoughts to the family

  3. Doris Hodges Green says

    June 29, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    We will miss you!!
    Your high school graduating classmates from Shivers High School (Class of 1964)

  4. Cousin: Doris Hodges Green says

    June 29, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    Many happy memories to the family!

  5. Delores Williams-Robbins says

    June 29, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    To my Son in-law Andre Love you have my deepest Condolences on the passing of your Dad. Treasure the time you shared in his final days on earth. They will give you the Greatest Joy and Peace in the days to come. Love ya Son

  6. Lois Jean Buchanan Smith says

    July 1, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    Heartfelt Sympathy Extended, from Lois Jean Buchanan-Smith, Sister of Ed Buchanan(Joe’s Classmate), Aberdeen, MS

  7. Ed Buchanan says

    July 1, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    Ed Buchanan, Classmate of “The Class ’64”, Shivers High School, Aberdeen, MS. My Condolences extended to the FAMILY. Shared together as neighbors, classmates and friends. Will miss YOU, JOE!!

  8. James & Vicky Black and Family says

    July 6, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    We’ll Miiss you.

    James and Vicky Black

  9. The Hicks Fam. says

    March 5, 2018 at 11:22 pm

    R.I.P. Joe

  10. Fannie Pruitt Wilford pruitt says

    March 19, 2018 at 10:46 pm

    Love you Uncle Joe see you when I get there.

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Words cannot even begin to express the tremendous gratitude our family has for a team like the one at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory. Thank you for the gentle lovely care over our mother Delia (Rosa) Balderas. Never having had a direct experience with a funeral home to this extent we didn’t know what to expect. We didn’t have a clue that they would step right in and have the most comforting team surrounding us that thought of ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING for anyone in our position. It was very evident from the first discussion on the phone that they were already well prepared to handle every little detail for us that we weren’t even aware would be required. Mark and his team truly eased so much of the unknown worries right out of our path, and left room for us to just focus on the small personal details we wanted for our mom. It was nice to know that all cost involved was in black and white on their site as well as on paper at our first meeting. Leaving no room for question or doubt what so ever with any fee involved. It was truly a blessing to have everything written out so well and simplified with various price range options in a time that we needed crystal clear direction. Its been beautiful to see that their care and service didn’t stop after our mom’s service came to an end. They continue to be in communication with immediate responses as questions arise along the way. God bless Mark, and the entire compassionate team, to be around to guide many many more for generations to come through life’s most difficult times. You are all truly amazing.

 

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