1928

Furman Parker Pruitt was born on 30 Sep 1928 in Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, USA a child of Elmer Rudolph Pruitt and Pearl Palenstine Parker.

1930

Fernan B Pruitt was counted in the census on 25 Apr 1930 in Crooked Creek, McDowell, North Carolina, USA, as a 1-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father Elmer R Pruitt; his mother Pearl P Pruitt; and his siblings, Elmer Pruitt, Jr., Blanch E Pruitt, and John W Pruitt.

1970

On February 1, 1970, Furman Parker Pruitt was listed as the living father in the obituary of Caron Adele Pruitt.

2016

Furman Parker Pruitt died on 01 Sep 2016 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. He was buried on 03 Sep 2016 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Blaney Baptist Church Cemetery.

Obituary of Parker Pruitt

ELGIN – A service to celebrate the life of Furman Parker Pruitt, 87, will be held Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Blaney Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday from 3-7 p.m. at the home and one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blaney Baptist Church, 1400 Blaney Road, Elgin, S.C. 29045.

Mr. Pruitt passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Born in Old Fort, N.C., he was the son of the late Elmer Rudolph Pruitt and Pearl Parker Pruitt. He served in the United States Marine Corp and retired from DuPont. He was dedicated disaster relief volunteer with the American Red Cross. He was a licensed pilot and had his own plane for many years. He also was a high school basket official for 25 years.

Mr. Pruitt was an accomplished auto mechanic specializing in Volkswagen repair and enjoyed fishing and camping. He was a faithful member of Blaney Baptist Church where he served in many different capacities.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Betty Kennington Pruitt; son, Brian Kent Pruitt (Kimberly Turner); daughter, Renee Watson (Jerry); brother, Rev. John W. Pruitt of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Warren Pruitt, Luke Pruitt, Ashleigh Closen and Tripp Laursen; and a great-grandchild, Camden Closen.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Caron Pruitt; brother, Elmer Rudolph Pruitt II; and sister, Blanche P. Smith.

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Visitation

9/3/2016, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Blaney Baptist Church

Memorial

9/3/2016, 4:00 PM, Blaney Baptist Church

2019

On June 15, 2019, Furman Parker Pruitt was listed as the deceased husband in the obituary of Betty Kennington Pruitt.

2022

On February 8, 2022, Furman Parker Pruitt was listed as the deceased father of in the obituary of Brian Kennington Pruitt.