Ervin R. Pritchett

Married: Melva Penn Pritchett on March 22, 1958 in Baltimore, Md who survives.

Son of: Ervin Lee and Mabel Kelley Pritchett both whom preceded him in death.

A graduate of: Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore Md. attaining degrees in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering in 1954, and was a Licensed Professional Engineer.

A 60 year member of Concordia Lodge #13 AF & AM of Maryland.

Army Corps of Engineers from 1955 -1957. Honorable discharge holding a rank of 1st Lieutenant.

Was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation 1957 until 1998 as an Engineer. The majority of the time was at the Burns Harbor, Indiana plant as Chief Plant Engineer, from 1979 – 1991. In 1991 he returned to Bethlehem, Pa. and served as the Chief Engineer in charge of Corporate Special Projects until his retirement in 1998.

Besides his loving wife of 58 years, is also survived by his 3 children: David Pritchett (Phoebe) of Orlando, Fl., Timothy Pritchett (Gina) of Portage, In., and Susan Pritchett of St. Augustine, Fl. 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Ervin enjoyed travelling with his wife, family and friends. He enjoyed taking cruises and seeing the world with his wife, Melva. Was an avid coin and stamp collector, and was a member of numerous stamp and coin clubs. Ervin also enjoyed Bethlehem, Pa Musikfest for many years and Oktoberfest in Milwaukee, Wi.

Ervin loved classical music, musicals, and plays, crossword puzzles, any card game, but especially a good game of Bridge, as well as jigsaw puzzles or a game of Yahtzee, on the beach, at Ocean City, Md. And he enjoyed his Maryland steamed Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs. He had a zest for singing and enjoyed singing in the choir at his Church. He was quite the ballroom dancer with his wife, Melva.

Ervin was always active in his Church, where ever he was residing at the time, mainly First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, Pa. and Michigan City, In. Then upon retiring, at the All Villages Presbyterian Church in Port St. Lucie, Fl. Ervin held many positions in the Church from Elder, Trustee, Sunday school teacher, and the list goes on and on. He often chose service and deeds of kindness over words, and was known in his latter years to give a small wooden cross to all those who asked about the cross he wore. It was another way he shared with others how important Jesus Christ was to him.

Ervin was an insatiable reader and you could always find a book in his hand. He loved History, Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and the Three Stooges.

Ervin volunteered for years after retiring as a Census collector, and for 18 years was an AARP tax consultant. Aiding and assisting members in doing their taxes free of charge.

Ervin always enjoyed a challenge, yet was always a team player. He delegated, yet also appreciated and acknowledged hard work and achievement.

Mostly, Ervin was a humble servant of the Lord, which gave him all his loving characteristics that all who encountered him found to be: Personable, Lovable, Forgiving, and Fair. He will be greatly missed by all here on Earth, and most assuredly was welcomed with open arms by the Father upon his crossing into eternity.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 4th, 2017 at 2:00pm. At Indian River Estates Community, 2300 Indian Creek Blvd. Vero Beach, Fl. 32966.

Interment will be at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, Fl. with a private family service.

In lieu of flowers send a contribution to: VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Fl. 32960; All Villages Presbyterian Church, 1550 S.W. Heatherwood Blvd, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34986 http://allvillages.org; Samaritan Fund, Indian River Estates, 2250 Indian Creek Blvd. W., Vero Beach, Fl., 32966.

Arrangements under the direction of Aycock Funeral Home, Fort Pierce, FL.