Glenn Edward Pruitt
May 18, 1930 ~ September 1, 2015
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Glenn Edward Pruitt, 85, of Arden, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center.
A native of Fairmont, SC, he was a son of the late Dewey B. and Mildred Rogers Pruitt and was also preceded in death by one brother, Cecil Pruitt.
Glenn proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army, 2nd Infantry Division. He was in active combat during the Korean War and earned a Korean Service Medal, Sharpshooter Medal and two Bronze Stars. He went on to work at Sayles-Biltmore Bleachery and retired from there after 27 years of service. Glenn was a member of Arden First Baptist Church and lived a Christian life, always trying to set an example of Jesus' love to everyone. He was a loving husband, father and "Poppy" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Fincher Pruitt; two daughters, Becky Pruitt Robinson and her husband, Mack and Pam Pruitt Taylor and her husband, Rocky; one son, Eddie Pruitt and his wife, Kristine; one granddaughter, Shannon Robinson Mead; three grandsons, Austin E. Pruitt, Grayson C. Pruitt and Derek R. Taylor; four great-grandsons, Zachary Dollinger, Nicholas Dollinger, Nathan Dollinger and Kaden Taylor and two sisters, Emma Lee Seay and Linda Smith.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 5, 2015 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Reverends Gayle Brown and James King officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 on Saturday at the funeral home. A private interment will be held at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make memorial donations in Glenn's name to CarePartners Hospice (John F. Keever Jr Solace Center) PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Martha and Family,
So sorry to read about Glenn. He was such a fine man. Leonard thought a lot of him. I am sure they are together now. My prayers go out to all of you.
Christian love, .
Loved him and Aunt Martha with all my heart. In heaven now rejoicing with our families .
I love you Poppy, u were my inky grandfather and I will cherish our memories forever. I will miss you.
Eddie, God bless you and your family !!!!
Pam, I am so very sorry. Please tell your mother and your family that all of you are in my prayers. I haven’t seen your dad in years but he was a good man and I know this is a terrible loss for you. You have my deepest sympathy.
Pam and family, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you. May God give you comfort and grace at this time.
Becky, so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my prayers.
Dear Mrs. Pruitt, Pam, Becky and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Caring for Mr. Pruitt was an honor and a joy. He was blessed with a wonderful wife and family and loved you all very much.
You will remain in my heart and prayers.
Martha and family I was sorry to read about Glenn Just hold on to Gods love and he will help you face each day. Praying for his comfort for you the days ahead.
Dear Martha and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time and may the Lord give you comfort. I can still remember all the good times we had together while growing up. Love to all.
Martha, so sorry to hear about Glenn, he was a good friend and co-worker of Jim’s. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Martha and family, I was so saddened to hear about Glenn’s passing. He and Bill had such a good relationship and Bill enjoyed their talks so much. .Now they can continue in heaven where there is no pain. I will pray for you and your loved ones in this time of grief. Love, Mary
So sorry about Glenn. I will not be able to be there but all of you will be in my prayers. I have been having so many problems with my hip and it is really hard to travel. You all will be in my prayers and thoughts. Love everyone . Will call you later next week.
So sorry for your loss Eddie. Thinking of you and your family.