Charles B. Pruitt, age 85, of Louisville went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 20, 2020. Charlie was a member of South Knoxville Church of God, a local builder, member of Knoxville 69 masonic Lodge and former Grand Master, Eastern Star Worthy Patron, a trustee and builder of South Knoxville Church of God. He was preceded in death by parents, Delmar and Pauline Pruitt; brothers, infant John Pruitt and Robert Pruitt; sisters, Lillie Jo Pruitt and Kim Greene. Charlie is survived by wife of 65 years, Jean (Gann) Pruitt; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie (Kathy) Pruitt, Larry (Micki) Pruitt and Tim (Deborah) Pruitt; daughter and son-in-law, Susan (Randy) Bolinger; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa (George) Ford, Lisa (Randy) Hodges and Sheri (Arland) York; brother, Jeff Pruitt. step-mother, Alza Cope. Several nieces and nephews. special friend Lewis Thomas. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at South Knoxville Church of God with funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Branch officiating. Family and friends will meet Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Ballards Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Louisville for a 10:00 a.m. graveside service.
