Kenneth Gale Pruitt 74, of Big Spring died on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in a Midland hospital. There will be no formal service at this time, but the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the funeral home.He was born on September 24, 1937 in Big Spring, Texas and graduated from Knott High School in May of 1957. Kenneth worked in oil related jobs most of his life in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas.He was preceded in death by parents, Lester and Hattie Guffee Owens; his sister, Carolyn Sue Owens; and his grandparents, Guy and Sadie Guffee.He is survived by two sons, Wayne Pruitt and wife, Karen of Big Spring and Lester Pruitt and wife, Connie of Virginia; a daughter, Kimberly Pruitt of Lubbock; two granddaughters, Candice Hancock and husband, Brett of Big Lake and Megan Pruitt of Virginia; as well as many cousins and friends.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,