Willie Lee Pruitt, 94, of Midland passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at a local care facility. A Graveside service will be held on Monday, October 30, 2006 at 11:00 am at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring, Texas with Pastor Mike Hanks of First Assembly of God, officiating. A visitation will be held on Sunday at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, 3800 N. Big Spring St. in Midland from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.Willie was born on January 13, 1912 in Oneonta, Alabama to Lee and Sarah Pruitt. He married Oleta Riggs on July 13, 1935 in Morrilton, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on April 12, 2006. Willie worked for H & H Grocery and Midland Hardware Branch Roofing in Midland. He retired from the Civil Service as an employee of the base supply at Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring, Texas.He was faithful to his church, serving as an usher, deacon, Sunday School teacher and in the mens ministry. His favorite hobby was finding a fishing hole to throw a line. He also loved to do magic tricks for children and adults alike. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth E. Pruitt and wife Betty of Midland, Billy A. Pruitt and wife Darlene, and David L. Pruitt and wife Sandy all of Midland; one daughter, Marilyn Boyington and husband Chick of Lubbock; a daughter-in-law, Leta Pruitt of Big Spring; twelve grandchildren, thirty four great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and one son, Robert Pruitt. Memorials may be made to Home Hospice, 901 W Missouri, Midland, TX 79701.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,
