Michael Alan Pruitt went home to be with our Lord on January 22, 2020 at the age of 69 years 22 days. Memorial Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2020 at Wadley’s Funeral Chapel, entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service. Online condolences may be made at www.wadleysfuneralservice.com.
Michael was born December 31, 1950 to Parker M and Willene Bernice (Allen) Pruitt in Ardmore, Okla. His family moved to Eufaula, where he graduated from school in 1969.
Michael was drafted into the Army, and took great pride in being able to serve his country. He then went on to college and earned two degrees in journalism. Michael retired in 2016 after 27 years with the FAA in Oklahoma City. His greatest passions were God, Family, Country, writing music and playing the guitar.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Parker and Bernice Pruitt; and son, Michael Alan Pruitt, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Cosette Pruitt of the home; daughters, Carly Prutzsman and husband, Chris, of Moore, Okla., Sarah Penner and husband, Pete, of Edmond, Okla., and Dyan Timmons and husband, Russ of Purcell, Okla.; eight grandchildren, Charlie Pruitt, Gabriel Barger, both of Purcell, Okla., Cade Prutzman, Kyler Prutzman and Christopher Prutzman, Jr., all of Moore, Okla., Kaila Arrowsmith of Albuquerque, N.M., and Kelsey Penner and Crue Penner of Edmond; two great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Arrowsmith and Madison Arrowsmith, both of Albuequerque, N.M.; brothers, Dan Pruitt and wife, Teresa, of Oklahoma City, Okla., Doug Pruitt and wife, Carol, of Mustang, Okla., and Marshall Pruitt and wife, Linda, of Eufaula, Okla.; and many other relatives and friends.
Michael would tell us all, do not mourn me, but rather celebrate my life. He is loved and missed by all.