James PeeWee Pruett, Jr.

1957 ∼ 2010

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James "PeeWee" Pruett, Jr., 52, of Bridge City, Texas died Friday, April 23, 2010, at his home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Fults of Trout Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

Born in Conroe, Texas on May 22, 1957, James was the son of Alma Lucille Fields Pruett and James Alton Pruett, Sr. He worked as an assistant plant manager for the Letica Corporation.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Justin Breaux.

James is survived by his wife, Jennifer Pruett; grandfather, Cyrus Dumesnil; daughters and son-in-laws, Melisa and Horace Daville of Orangefield, Terri and Ferrell McGavock of Sulphur, LA; daughter, Nikki Pruett of DeRidder, LA, Betty and Chad Hartman of Groves; son, David Block of Vidor; 16 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Shelley Pruett of West Virginia; sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Cyril Hoelscher of Edna; and uncle and aunt, Joe Wayne and Linda Pruett of Nederland.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Phillip Block, Kevin Burton, Junior Daville, Gabriel Pruett, Don Pruett, Jay Payne, Carl LeBlanc, and Chad Hartman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Andrew Daville, Bryce Figari, and Brad Pruett.

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Anonymous April 28, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to the Pruett family. May God watch over you all during your time of sorrow.##imported-begin##Tony and Kim Hankerson##imported-end##

Anonymous April 28, 2010

Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your family.##imported-begin##The Management Staff At Maui##imported-end##

Anonymous April 28, 2010

We are sharing in your grief and sorrow. My family is very fortunate to have known Pee Wee and witnessed his wonderful outlook on life. I'll always remember the wonderful stories he shared. May God be with you all.##imported-begin##Becky Ransdell##imported-end##

Anonymous April 27, 2010

Although we lost touch almost 20 years ago, you were never forgotten. We shared such joy scuffing up our boots on the dance floor and sharing laughs and smiles over teriyaki steak! I'm deeply saddened to have found you and Jennifer again only recently af##imported-begin##Lisa Spencer##imported-end##

Anonymous April 26, 2010

Our Christmas parties at Letica will never be the same without my 2-Step partner. You will be missed. Thanks for sharing your laughter, stories and your compassion for others. Jennifer may God give you the comfort you need.##imported-begin##Debbie Layton##imported-end##

Anonymous April 26, 2010

He will certainly be missed by all.##imported-begin##Jacqueline Hawkins##imported-end##

Anonymous April 26, 2010

Jennifer and family, You have our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Peewee and Jennifer were such good friends and we had so much fun together and we will miss him alot. May God give you the strength and comfort to deal with your loss. Love you, Char##imported-begin##Charles Hodge##imported-end##

Anonymous April 26, 2010

It was an honor to have known Peewee. He was the kindest and funniest man I have ever known. I will miss him and he will always be in my heart.##imported-begin##Karen Wood##imported-end##

Anonymous April 26, 2010

PeeWee will always hold a special place in my memories. He was blessed with a quick wit, a talent for story telling, but most of all a big heart. Fortunately he shared those blessings with others. I am sorry for the loss, but so grateful for the oppo##imported-begin##david morgan##imported-end##

Anonymous April 25, 2010

Peewee will be greatly missed by many, many people. He was very wealthy in friends and family and it will be a hard transition without him in so many lives. I pray for peace in the hearts of all who grieve his loss. Now, he is in Heaven with all that ha##imported-begin##Karen Titus Rose##imported-end##

Anonymous April 25, 2010

Very sorry for your loss.##imported-begin##Brian Esser##imported-end##

Anonymous April 25, 2010

Great memorie's of a man who maade us laugh,with his humour and funny jokes. Love and prayers go out to the family,He will be missed.##imported-begin##George & Ann Hale##imported-end##

Anonymous April 25, 2010

I will miss you you will always be in my thoughts. I will always be number 2##imported-begin##Andrea Esser #21/2##imported-end##

Anonymous April 25, 2010

You will be missed by all.##imported-begin##Carmen Dennis##imported-end##

Anonymous April 25, 2010

PeeWee you were the best friend anyone could ever have, and we were lucky enough to have had you as ours for 36 years, even though that was not nearly long enough. We have never known nor will ever know anyone as special as you have been to us. We will tr##imported-begin##Carl & Sherry LeBlanc##imported-end##

Anonymous April 24, 2010

You'll be missed, but never forgotten. Love Steve and Kim##imported-begin##Stephen Szmyr Jr##imported-end##

Anonymous April 24, 2010

Friday and Saturday night WII Golf will never be the same. Will miss you on and off the golf course Eastland Lakes You will never be forgotten. My memories will be with me forever. Good-bye Pee Wee, you were a good man. Love Michael and Brenda##imported-begin##Michael and Brenda Mercer##imported-end##

Anonymous April 24, 2010

I was lucky enough to have PeeWee in my life and honored that he called me his friend. The many conversations, jokes, and stories that we told are now precious memories that I will forever carry in my heart. I am grateful. I miss you and will love you a##imported-begin##Kay Morgan##imported-end##

Anonymous April 24, 2010

The memories of you and your sense of humor will never be forgotton. Many times you have brought smiles to us and all of those around you. You were also a very good friend. These memories will live in our hearts.##imported-begin##Gary and Etta Morgan##imported-end##

Anonymous April 24, 2010

I am truly grateful for having the pleasure of knowing you. You were brought into my world through my sister Kay, but you stole the hearts of everyone in my family. You are truly loved and will be forever missed.##imported-begin##Lori Morgan##imported-end##

Anonymous April 24, 2010

I know it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, but looking back in memory may help comfort you tomorrow. Peewee lives on in our hearts and our memories! Peewee always knew how to make us laugh and appreicated life! God bless all of##imported-begin##Dianna Davis ##imported-end##

Anonymous April 24, 2010

So sorry to hear of the loss of one of our classmates. May God bless James and his family.##imported-begin##Johnny Fults##imported-end##

Anonymous April 24, 2010

Look back and thank God. Look forward and trust God. Look around and serve God. Look within and find God! God closes doors no man can open and God opens doors no man can close. Pee Wee God has open a door for you. We will miss you.##imported-begin##Kurt Guidry##imported-end##