Harold Pritchett CORNELIA, Georgia Obituary

Harold Pritchett

Harold Pritchett, age 76 of Baldwin, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. Born in Stephens County, Georgia on November 8, 1939, he was a son of the late Swayne Pritchett and Francine Chitwood Pritchett McDonald. Mr. Pritchett was the founder and former owner and operator of Pritchett Tire. He was a United States Army Reserve veteran and a member of Damascus Baptist Church. He enjoyed dirt track racing, reading, and fishing and camping with his grandchildren. Mr. Pritchett had a passion for antique autos and was currently restoring his 1939 Ford. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pritchett was preceded in death by his brother, C.L. Pritchett; and sister, Marlene Pritchett Bennett. Surviving are his wife, Lawanna Hogan Pritchett of Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Curtis Key of Lula; daughter, Tamara Prince of Baldwin; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Emilie Pritchett of Homer; grandchildren, Hannah Pritchett, Victoria Prince, Joel Pritchett and Elijah Pritchett; step-brother and spouse, Doug & Carol McDonald of Baldwin. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, July 14, 2016 from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with David Terrell officiating. Interment will follow at Leatherwood Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
November 8, 1939 - July 10, 201611/08/193907/10/2016
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Harold Pritchett, age 76 of Baldwin, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. Born in Stephens County, Georgia on November 8, 1939, he was a son of the late Swayne Pritchett and Francine Chitwood Pritchett McDonald. Mr. Pritchett was the founder and former owner and operator of Pritchett Tire. He was a United States Army Reserve veteran and a member of Damascus Baptist Church. He enjoyed dirt track racing, reading, and fishing and camping with his grandchildren. Mr. Pritchett had a passion for antique autos and was currently restoring his 1939 Ford. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pritchett was preceded in death by his brother, C.L. Pritchett; and sister, Marlene Pritchett Bennett. Surviving are his wife, Lawanna Hogan Pritchett of Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Curtis Key of Lula; daughter, Tamara Prince of Baldwin; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Emilie Pritchett of Homer; grandchildren, Hannah Pritchett, Victoria Prince, Joel Pritchett and Elijah Pritchett; step-brother and spouse, Doug & Carol McDonald of Baldwin. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, July 14, 2016 from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with David Terrell officiating. Interment will follow at Leatherwood Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.

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Jul
13
First Visitation
Wednesday, July 13 2016
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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175 Vfw Post Road
CORNELIA, GA 30531
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13
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Wednesday, July 13 2016
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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CORNELIA, GA 30531
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14
Service
Thursday, July 14 2016
02:00 PM
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Chapel
175 VFW Post Rd
CORNELIA, GA 30531
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