John Eldridge Prunty Sr., 75, of Peoria, passed away at 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday, October, 26, 2011, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria, with Rev. Simon J. Holly, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
John was born on April 9, 1936 in Auburn, AR, a son of Charlie and Beatrice (Beverly) Prunty. He married Nancy C. Flowers on April 27, 1955 in Peoria. She survives.
He is also survived by his children, Gregory L. Flowers of Peoria, Debra Prunty (Theodoric) Horne of Peoria, John E. (Wendy Hintz) Prunty Jr. of San Diego, CA, Danny (Alta) Mayes of Peoria and Victor King of Peoria; eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and sister, Charline Pearson of Ft. Worth, TX.
John was preceded in death by his parents; brother, CB Parris; and granddaughter, Latasha Sledge.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a Military Police officer, from 1957 to 1959.
John retired in 1995, after thirty-three years of service, as a Core Setter at the Mapleton Foundry for Caterpillar Inc.
He attended Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church and was a former member of the Wilson Lodge 24 AF&AM.
John enjoyed listening to the Blues, watching Chicago Bulls basketball, visiting his family and watching his children and grandchildren's sporting events.
Memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to Illinois Cancer Care or to Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church.
| Dee Patroff |
| John Eldridge Prunty Sr. |
I will always recall the love that my cousin had for me as I was growing up. He wouldallow me to spend weekends at their home and he treated me like a daughter.
Prior to his passing, he phoned to chat and called me his " guardian angel ". Now,
he is with the angels!
Thank you sweet cousin!
| Faye Prunty-Adams | IN Sympathy | October 31, 2011 |
May it comfort you to know that death cannot diminish
the important ways your loved one touched your life,
that grief cannot take away the you shared,
that sorrow will fade in time...
but love remains forever.
John no longer has to worry about chemotherapy, radiation,
dehydration or hospitalzations, Our Heavenly Father has removed
him from the worries of the world. He is absent from the body
and present with the Lord!
Keeping you and family in prayer.
Love,
Mike and Faye
| Henry L. Bolden II | Pastor | October 31, 2011 |
The pastor and members of the Pentecostal church of Jesus Christ would like to extend to you and your entire family our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Even though our hearts are saddened, we pray that the Lord may comfort you in your time of sorrow.
May the Lord's precious promises bring you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. We also pray that the Lord comfort your hearts and bless you with endearing memories that you will always treasure.
He is with you iven in your time of sorrow too deep for words.
God be with you,
Pastor Henry L. Bolden, II
First Lady Marcia J. Bolden
and the PCJC Church Family