Samuel "Roy" Pruett Obituary

Samuel “Roy” Pruett, age 74, of Casar, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at his residence.

Roy was born Wednesday, January 11, 1950 in Casar, NC to the late Edgar Pruett and Emma Upton Pruett. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Roy was an independent truck owner and operator. He worked for W & L motor lines driving over the road routes and drove for Parton Lumber. Roy was an avid “backyard mechanic” and loved his grand dogs. Above all else, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous half-brothers and sisters.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Sammy Pruett (Amilie) of Spindale and Eric Pruett (Kayla) of Green Hill; sisters, Lola Deviney and Mary Raduly (Tillman) all of Casar; his beloved grandchildren, Carmen Pruett, Cagney Pruett, Cullen Pruett, Saydie Pruett, Hank Pruett, Vayda Pruett, Grant Watson and Jake Watson.

 A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 30th at Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery in Casar with Mrs. Pat Suttle and Mr. Sammy Pruett officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Monday at the funeral home.