Mark William Pruitt, Jr., 40, a resident of Northside Chesconessex, VA, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015 in Jarratt, VA. A native of Northside Chesconessex, he was the beloved son of Mark William Pruitt, Sr. and Donna Colonna Pruitt. He was a waterman, former tankerman at Vane Brothers and former member of New Testament Church. Mark loved to be near the water, crabbing, fishing and his work on the tugboat. He loved working with his hands, writing and was very talented with his artwork. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and loved all sports, but he especially treasured spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by a sister, Ashley Pruitt Hurley and her husband, Darryl, of Parksley, VA; maternal grandmother, Marian Sturgis Colonna of Onley, VA and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Roy Clark Colonna; paternal grandparents, Morris "Mousie" Pruitt and Katie Williams Pruitt and his great grandfather, Edward Pruitt.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Doughty Funeral Home with Reverends Chuck Parks and Philip Godwin officiating. Interment will follow in Wachapreague Cemetery. Family will join friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 870 Greenbrier Circle, Greenbrier Tower II, Suite 404, Chesapeake, VA 23320 or to S.P.C.A. Animal Shelter, Post Office Box 164, Onley, VA 23418.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.