Martin Pruitt Obituary

Age - 65

October 6, 2023

Divernon, IL

Martin A Pruitt, 65 of Auburn passed away Oct 5, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital He was born Oct 22, 1957 in Carlinville, the son of Glenn and Liz Griffiths Pruitt He was preceded in death by his parents, and step-father, Leroy Kamer Martin married Gale Eliason on Dec 10, 1986 Surviving are his wife, Gale; three children, Jerrad Pruitt, Blayne Pruitt and Aleesha Pruitt; four grandchildren, Tyson, Sydnee, Amelia and Kiyon; one sister, Glenda Dodson; several nieces and nephews Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at Auburn Cemetery Memorials may be made to the Auburn Emergency Squad To to the family or in memory of Martin A Pruitt, please

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