Darrell Pruitt

Darrell Alan Pruitt, 61, of Wilbur, was granted peace after enduring the wrath of liver cancer at 2:46 pm, on Saturday, August 14, 2021, where he was able to pass comfortably while in hospice care and surrounded by his family. The youngest son of the late Leonard and Evelyn Pruitt, he was born on April 14, 1960, in Martinsville. Graduating from Monrovia High School with the class of 1979, Darrell was one of the eight Pruitt kids raised near the steep ravines on Brandywine Lane and Leonard Lake. Honorably serving in the United States Army for eight years, he was beyond proud to support his country. Making a living by driving a semi, he was employed at Commercial Transport and more recently at Western Express. Holding previous employment with Monarch Beverages, he was keen to share his benefits with his inner circle. Keeping the utilities running at the local taverns, he was frequent to indulge, yet his overall intentions were pure. A goodhearted man who carried the fun, Darrell had a special way of connecting with people and making them laugh. His worry-free mentality was always flowing, and he was known to lighten the mood of all who were in his presence. Using his charm to reel in a keeper, Darrell married Jill Wylie Pruitt on September 17, 2011; whom he absolutely adored. A past member and frequent visitor at the Mooresville American Legion Post 103 and VFW Post 1111, Darrell also enjoyed hanging out at the Eagles FOE 3988. He loved his children and was amazing with his grandchildren. Taking up a hobby with flying RC Model Planes and later drones, it was the mayday in the landings that seemed to keep his pockets in the line of fire. A country music loving, political debating, social troubadour, Darrell worked hard so he could play hard and his presence will be forever missed. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 siblings, Dickie Pruitt and Karen Miller; sister-in-law, Theresa Pruitt. Survivors include his wife, Jill Brewer-Pruitt of Martinsville; his 4 adult children, Brad Pruitt (wife, Suzy) of Avon; Haleigh Byrnes of LA (mother, Tonia Smith), Rio Pruitt of Monrovia (mother, Gerri Cook), and Jonathon Pruitt of Indianapolis; step children, Kyle, Dustin and Lacy Brewer; siblings, Randy Pruitt, Angela Jo Kaiser, Cindy Blundell, Lisa Smith and Beth Ann Perkins (husband, George); grandchildren, Gabby, Blake, Ethan, Jamie, Cameron, Bradley Dominick, Gracelynn, Tailor, Zayne, Zoe, Zayden; nieces and nephews, Hannah, Kelly, Chris, Richie, Jason, Eric, Kyle, Carrie, Collin, Kevin, Adria, Tyler; in-laws, Carol and Joe Wylie; along with an army of extended family members and friends. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 4 to 7 pm, on Friday, August 20, 2021, with the Mooresville Honor Guard to present Military Honors promptly at 7:00 pm, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Services will be concluded at the funeral home and cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences, memories, and sympathy gifts may be sent to the family through his tribute wall by visiting www.lightmemorial.com.

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Darrell Pruitt

April 14, 1960 - August 14, 2021