George Willis Pritts
January 20, 1932 - September 07, 2016
Obituary
George Willis Pritts of Aberdeen died Wednesday, September 7 at Bayview Hospital. He was 84.
Born in Trent, PA he was the son of the late Frank and Sarah (Fulton) Pritts and husband of the late Patricia (Clark) Pritts.
Mr. Pritts retired after 20 years of service in the U. S. Army. An active member of both the American Legion Post 128 and VFW Post 10028, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
He is survived by his son; James E. Pritts of Aberdeen; daughters, Linda L. Pritts of Rockwood, PA, Lorraine G. Pritts of Aberdeen and Deborah A. Fritts of Richmond Hill, GA; sisters, Mary Foust and Martha Whipkey both of Butler, PA, Minnie Peck of Normalsville, PA and Margaret Livengood of Somerset, PA; grandchildren, Michael Tomaszewski, James Pritts, Jr. and David and Megan Fritts. He is also survived by his companion, Vera Bauguess of Aberdeen. In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by his brothers, Burton, Russell and Theodore Pritts and his sister Mildred Whipkey.
A visitation was held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home on Monday, September 12 from 4pm-7pm. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to The Humane Society of Harford County, Inc., 2208 Connolly Road Fallston, MD 21047.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Graveside
Fri Sep 9, 2016 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Arlington National Cemetery • 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, VA 22211
Service
Fri Sep 9, 2016 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Visitation
Mon Sep 12, 2016 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Gretchen and Tom Clark
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Jim was always such a special man. We enjoyed the times we spent together at picnics and special dinners,and family visits. He always enjoyed talking about his time spent in the service. Blessings to his family.
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Marlene Ball
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My condolences to the family and Vera. George was fun to be around, he and my Uncle showed me what real fishing was all about, but I caught the most fish. You were a great friend George. Now you can fish forever. R.I.P. my friend.
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Kathie Newman
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Our thoughts and prayers with Ms. Vera and family. Mr. George and Vera are great neighbors and Mr. George will be sincerely missed. Kathie & Wayne Newman
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Ruthie Will
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Thanks for all the great memories you will be missed very much
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Cindy Baker
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Praying for you all at this time. Uncle Jim was a special part of all our lives and will be missed by all.
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Donna Baker
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Vera and George's Family, I will miss George Pritts sorely. He's been a good friend to me for 26-27 years. Will be keeping you all in my prayers during this sad time.