of Clinton, AR
May 3, 1937 - July 25, 2019
Bobby Gene Pruitt, age 82, passed away on July 25, 2019. He was born in Dabney, Arkansas, on May 3, 1937, the son of Leeman Pruitt and Willie (Pack) Pruitt.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Johnnie (Scarberry) Pruitt, two sisters, Marjorie Carr of Bryant, Arkansas and Arlene Chambers and husband Bob of Benton, Arkansas, and numerous nephews and nieces.
Early in their married life, Bobby and Johnnie moved to Sherwood, Arkansas, where Bobby worked 42 years for Union Pacific Railroad. He was a talented mechanic, with friends and neighbors saying he could "fix anything." His hobby was maintaining and driving racecars, and he enjoyed great success on the racetrack. It was said that Bobby could get more speed out of a Ford than anyone.
Shortly before his death, Bobby and Johnnie moved to Clinton, Arkansas, and Bobby accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Knowing that he is in Heaven with the Lord is a great comfort to his family and friends.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Loy Ray Pruitt, and a sister Verneda Pruitt.
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Larry Hutchings
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
One of my favorites at the R.R. in all the years I worked there. I was apprenticed to him and learned so much from Bobby, both how to fix things and to be a stand up guy. He was admired by perhaps everyone, and that's not easy on the R.R. So glad to say he was my friend.
Dobie Hicks
Friday, August 2, 2019
Deepest Condolences on Bobby's passing.
Larry and Wendy Wise Jr
Friday, August 2, 2019
Greatest racecar driver ever and a good person. Prayers for your loved ones.
Larry W Wise Jr
Friday, August 2, 2019
A great person who I will miss dearly I looked up to him and just always knew he would be around God's speed #6 now you can race all the time.
bill rawlings
Friday, August 2, 2019
Best race car driver i ever saw-smart and talented but always had time to talk to and help the younger or newer drivers. Had alot of fun racing against and talking to Bobby we will all miss him.
Ron Allen
Friday, August 2, 2019
Johnnie, I am so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. You have my sympathy. I buried Lois yesterday, We will keep you in our prayers.
betty and ted leggitt
Thursday, August 1, 2019
bobby is finally at peace and leaves many friends behind including johnnie my best friend for the last 25 yrs I will miss him dearly and will see him one day not far off prayers for the family
Robert Paul (Bob) Galbraith
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
I am so sorry. I have many memories from our childhood. I am sure he will be missed. Deepest Sympathy from the Galbraiths Bob and Aletha.
Shirley Waller
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Miss Johnnie I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you as you go thru this difficult time. If I can do anything for you, pleaselet me know.
Judy Pruitt Eakin
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
We are so very sorry for your loss, know your in our prayers