Paul Edward Pruitt

Paul was born on December 31, 1967 - New Years Eve. Each year on his birthday his mom would share the story, that soon after his birth when she was trying to rest, the nurses came into her room to celebrate the new year, and that Baby Paul had arrived. She was weary and blessed at the same time.

Paul grew up in Duncanville before his family moved to Richardson in 1973. Paul graduated from Berkner High School and later worked side-by-side with his Pop and Mom to learn and run the family business - Aeonics. His Pop taught him everything he could about running a business - doing the right thing, building strong business relationships, to do for people expecting nothing in return by doing work without charging the customer. Paul loved working with his parents. He was the perfect mix of each of them - he trusted in the Lord, believed, was kind, thoughtful and generous and really wanted to help people if he could. He had his mom’s loving and giving heart and his Pop’s warmth and strong character. Paul was deeply loved by his family.

From an early age Paul was active in baseball and later took up an interest in playing golf at age 12. He was shooting in the low 70’s in no time. He relished the times he’d go play a round at twilight during the week or on the weekends, watching The Masters or the Nelson with his parents or simply when hitting a bucket of balls with his Pop. When his Pop could no longer play golf due to health issues, Paul stopped as well. When his Pop’s eyes failed, Paul would eat breakfast with him daily and read the Dallas Morning News to him. Paul’s enjoyment came from being with his Pop and his mom... He would drive his mom to her appointments to make sure she was always taken care of. He ran any errand she needed. At Christ United Methodist Church, Paul donated poinsettias in the name of his family at Christmas. Paul was that kind of son. He doted on each of his parents as their health declined and he became the primary caregiver for his mom after his Pop passed. He helped his mom care for his Pop all while keeping the family business running. Paul worked alongside his parents until each passed. He continued to work until selling their business in 2020.

His caring ways were also extended to his sister who had suffered a stroke. Paul was at the hospital several times a day watching over her and making her medical decisions. He was instrumental in her recovery, ensuring she made it to daily physical therapy sessions, worked on her recovery and took her to all appointments that were necessary for her to reclaim her independence. Paul was her biggest cheerleader and always was there for his sister. She never forgot that.

There was nothing Paul wouldn’t offer to do for you while never accepting any offers to help him in return. Paul was a gentleman. He was respectful. He loved deeply and had a large and sometimes fragile heart. He would text jokes to his sister weekly and never fail to tell her how much he loved her. He was always as worried about her as she was of him.

Paul kept a tight circle of close friends, with those friendships going back decades. Amy, Sobie, Mrs. Poole - you each left a warm impression on Paul and he spoke of each of you often, as he held you in high regard. Thank you for loving our Paul.

Paul is survived by his sister Cheryl Lynn Pruitt Baugh of Plano, Texas. Paul is also survived by a nephew, Maxwell Connor Pruitt and a niece, Bailey McKenna Pruitt. Paul is also survived by numerous loved ones who will remember him for his kind, loving and generous heart.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents Ben Allen and Evelyn Inita Pruitt and his older brother Douglas Allen Pruitt.

As grief stricken as his family is at the sudden loss of “our Paul,” they are comforted knowing he is free of the emotional pain he felt with the loss of his Mom and Pop. Though the void and feelings of loss are immense, Paul is again with his parents and that brings peace to his family. They are all together in Heaven with Him.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation. All were close to Paul’s heart as related to the loss of his parents. In the spirit of Paul’s giving heart, please honor him by paying it forward.