Eugene F. “Gene” Pruvost, 84, of Pekin, Illinois, formerly of Bartonville, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 27, 1933 in Pekin, Illinois to Frank and Mayme (Lawson) Pruvost. He married Delores M. Vice on December 19, 1953 in Pekin, Illinois. She preceded him in death on November 23, 2005 in Peoria, IIllinois. He is also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Jean A. Pruvost.
He is survived by three children, Tracey (Daniel) Brotz of Red Bud, Illinois, Pamela Davis of Pekin and Terry Pruvost of Bartonville; six grandchildren, Renae (Jake) Yerly, Lance Davis, Travis (Jill) Pruvost, Jeremy ( Alex ) Brotz, Jeffrey (Natalie) Brotz and Jon (Jordan Babcock) Brotz; nine great grandchildren, Tait, Corbin, Jett, Liam, Nora, Maelyn, Levi, Jules and Demi; one sister survives, Betty Bartruff of Momence, Illinois and several nieces and nephews.
Gene worked 38 years for the City of Pekin as a police officer retiring in 1995 as a Lieutenant. He also worked 31 years as a meat cutter at various markets in the Pekin area. He enjoyed working in his yard and caring for his flower gardens. He loved his family and enjoyed attending family functions and supporting his grandchildren in their sporting events and other activities. Gene was a very social, hardworking and generous person, never meeting a stranger.
The Family would like to thank the staffs at Morningside and Compassus for their care and compassion during Gene’s illness.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Davison Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin. The Rev. Carolyn Roper-Fowlkes will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until services on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate. You may create an online condolence at www.davison-fulton-woolseyfuneralhome.com.
