Royce Pruitt, 58, of Pikeville, TN, died on Friday, February 20, 2015.
He was of the Baptist faith. His favorite pastime was working on lawnmowers and weedeaters. He also was a UT fan as well as a Nascar fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Betty Gene Pruitt; and two brothers, Henry and Sam Pruitt.
He is survived by his siblings, Dennis Pruitt, Ralph (Robin) Pruitt, Eddie (Shirri) Pruitt and Elizabeth Cordell, all of Pikeville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Royce’s life will be held on Tuesday, February 24, at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the Pikeville Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Monday, February 23 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Burial will be in the Pikeville Cemetery.
Pikeville Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.