Garry Pruitt

Garry departed this life on October 2, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1945, to Wilbur Thomas Pruitt and Siota Ellen Pruitt on the family farm in Lebanon, Missouri. Garry was quite young when the family moved to Roswell, where he attended Roswell public schools.

Garry had many callings in life. He worked as a meat cutter for Glover Packing, Safeway, Furr’s and Albertson’s; He owned G&G Meats and Pruitt Hardwicks Grocery; He opened Long John Silver’s, owned Freedom Motors and AAA Construction; He was a trained taxidermist, and Associate broker for Century 21 Real Estate, and a leader of Roswell Jaycees. He was hardworking and determined to succeed. He was also a proud member of the Comancheros Car Club.

He truly enjoyed all outdoor activities; boating, water skiing, snow skiing, hunting, and fishing as well as all the adventures of a life well lived.

Garry is survived by his wife Pat; Son, Quintin Pruitt (wife Tracy); Brother, Danny Joe Pruitt (wife Linda); Grandchildren, Cameron Pruitt (wife Lexi), and Delanie Pruitt; 3 great grandchildren, Everlee, Oberyn, and Ellie; stepdaughter Stacie Wilson (husband Mike) and family; And his chosen family, Jaime and Yolanda Luna and their children.

He will be lovingly remembered and forever cherished in the hearts of those he touched.

A Memorial service will be held on November 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Humane Society of Roswell.

Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow,

But remember me in every tomorrow,

Remember the joy, the laughter, the smile,

I’ve only gone to rest for a little while.

Although my leaving causes pain and grief,

My going has eased my hurt and given me relief.

So, dry your eyes and remember me,

Not as I am now but as I used to be.

Because I will remember you all

And look on with a smile.

Understand in your hearts,

I’ve only gone to rest for a little while.