Jeffrey Dean Pruitt Obituary (1967 - 2020)

BASSETT, VA - Jeffrey Dean Pruitt, 53, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2020 at Woodland Cemetery with military honors by the Rockingham County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Social distancing guidelines will be observed and face coverings are encouraged. Mr. Pruitt was born on February 26, 1967 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Jeffrey served his country honorably in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing and had the best sense of humor. One of his greatest accomplishments was his perfect score on his CDL driving test. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Presley W. Pruitt and Margaret Wallace Pruitt and maternal grandparents, Steve and Hallie Odell. He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Jerlean Odell Pruitt; children, Joshua, Jessica, Rebecca, Joseph and Gwendolyn Pruitt; siblings, Lisa Pruitt Smith (Stephen) and Charles Kevin Pruitt; nephews, Jason and Benjamin Smith; significant other, Wendy Tilley and numerous special aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity or organization of your choice. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.