Michael Ray Pruitt
May 22, 1956 ~ July 13, 2024
Born in:
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Resided in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Michael Ray Pruitt, 68, of Asheville, died Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.
Born in Buncombe County, he was the husband of Glenda (Cartwright) Pruitt, and the son of the late Willard James and Eveolean (Lamb) Pruitt.
Michael was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church, and he loved to fish and hunt.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his siblings: Theresa Wright, Sandra Emory and her husband David, Carolyn Barton, and Rev. Willard Pruitt and his wife Dorothy. He is also survived by Shanna Shelton, Bryson Shelton and the love of his life, his great-granddaughter Brilynn Shelton.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Chapel Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Willard Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends will be received at the church one hour prior to the service, from 1 to 2 PM.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is in charge of arrangements.
Services
For those who wish to pay their respects: July 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Room: Sanctuary
Chapel Hill Baptist Church
9 Chapel Hill Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828)684-0159
Funeral Service: July 20, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Room: Sanctuary
Chapel Hill Baptist Church
9 Chapel Hill Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828)684-0159
Graveside Service: July 20, 2024 3:15 pm
Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
9 Chapel Hill Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828)684-0159
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Bryson Shelton
Brilynn Shelton
Sandy and Rick. I am so sorry for your loss. You gave him so much love and care. God bless you both
Michael was a great Christian man. May God comfort your hearts at this time. We are praying for the family. Darrell and Renee Hoffman
We are sad to hear of Mike’s passing. We loved him and will miss him dearly. We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for you.
My prayers are with the family . I know he is with all the rest of the family in heaven . I wish I could be there with all of you . Love you all . Wilma
I am so sorry. I’m sure Dennis was right there to greet him. We had so many great memories with Michael and Sandy. With our love, Barb and Family
Jesus. Give every one a big hug until we’re all together again. You will be missed.
Nicholas jones & iomie jones Mike I didn’t make it to see you today but I’ll never forget some of the times we had together.RIP brother see you on the other side of the river
RIP. May God’s will be done. Amen.
I am so sorry to hear Mike has passed away. So glad he found the Lord. I too have been a Christian for 31 years. Guess I will see him in Heaven. We were married only a short time but he was a good guy.