Graveside services will be held at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton.
Paul passed away on August 2, 2018 in Tyler.
He was born on June 15, 1936 in DeLeon, TX to Lee Pruitt and Pauline Cozby.
Paul was a member of Jaycees and a life-long member of the NRA. He loved to make knives and pens. Paul was a 1st Class Petty Officer in the Navy. He was a Christian man who prayed daily.
He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Donna.
Paul is survived by his wife of 58 years, Essie Pruitt; daughter, Joyce Pruitt; daughter, Barbara Dishner; grandson, Paul Labor; granddaughter, Cyndi Johnston; great granddaughters, Audrey Labor, Abby Johnston, and one on the way; brother, Troy Pruitt, brother, Johnny Pruitt; and sister, Wanda Cornett.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to American Diabetes Association.
