J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Pruett, Alan J.

Thursday, July 13, 2006

Alan Joseph Pruett, age 50, of Chester, VA passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006. He was born in Mecklenburg County, VA the son of Joyce P. and Joseph T. Pruett who currently reside in Chase City, VA. Mr. Pruett began a teaching career in Chesterfield County, and was currently serving as the Assistant Principal of Carver Middle School. He loved boating, was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Pruett was also very active in coaching high school baseball and football. He is also survived by a wife of 21 years, Robin H. Pruett of Chester; a son, Jason A. Pruett of Chester; two brothers, Warren Pruett and wife Melanie of Chesterfield, and Wayne Pruett and wife Cara of Chase City; a sister Rhonda Hostetter and husband Joe of Chase City; father and mother-in-law, Charles and Evalyn Hunter of Chester; a special niece, Shawna Johns of Alexandria, VA; and several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Chesterfield on Saturday, July 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. where funeral services will follow on Sunday, at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in Bermuda Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions are made to Massey Cancer Center the Thomas Palliative Care fund P.O. Box 980037 Richmond, VA 23298-0037 or an educational trust fund set up on behalf of Jason A. Pruett in care of Robin Pruett which can receive deposits at any Wachovia bank. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

ROBIN, DAVID AND I WERE SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR SON. CANCER IS SUCH A TERRIBLE ILLNESS. I LOST MY MOTHER 6 YEARS AGO TO LIVER CANCER. ILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY SUCH WONDERFUL PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE SO YOUNG. MAY YOUR MEMORIES COMFORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
LOVE, ROBIN

Posted by: ROBIN AILSTOCK MCELHANEY at July 25, 2006 06:51 PM

I knew Robin Hunter when she was a lively sprite of a cheerleader in high school, and hear about her (and her Father and Mother) from my father Marvin Warthan. I am so sorry about your family's sad loss. In reading your husband's posted condolences, it is easy to see what a vital person he was--to your family and the community.
I got a real picture of who he was, and I know what a difficult time your family if having, and how much you will all miss him. It sounds like he had a wonderful life cut way too short.
My sincere sympathies.

Posted by: Donna Warthan at July 19, 2006 06:56 AM

Robin,
I just wanted to let you know you are heavy on my heart and in my prayers. I just heard about Alan's death as we've been out of town. Hope we can get together sometime this Fall.
God Bless,
Kris

Posted by: Kris Kuester at July 18, 2006 07:48 AM

It seems like yesterday when I first saw Mr.Pruett at school. He was so nice and kind hearted to everyone. I will keep the Pruett family in my prayers. Rest in peace Mr.Pruett. You will surely be missed by me and everyone else. Love Jasmine Weatherington(8th grader at Carver Middle)

Posted by: Jasmine Weatherington at July 17, 2006 05:25 PM

Dear Robin,
I was so sorry to learn of your loss of your husband. He sounds like a well-beloved man who will be greatly missed. I pray that you and your son will find comfort in your time of sorrow.
Rena

Posted by: Rena Pope Graham at July 17, 2006 12:48 PM

Dear Robin and Jason,

I had the pleasure of working with Alan when he was AP at Moore. He was great with the kids and seemed to really understand the nature of a middle schooler! I hope he knows what an impact he has made to education! I offer my sincerest condolences and prayers for you and your family.

Betsy Korb

Posted by: Betsy Korb at July 16, 2006 05:38 PM

Robin:
I am greatly sorry for your loss when i read it i couldn't help but think about the day he gave my whole bus assigned seats i was truely thankful for that my bus was real chaos i dont think i would have survived the rest off the scool year if not for him!

may your husband rest in peice
~Chelsea

Posted by: Chelsea Watts at July 16, 2006 02:01 PM

To: Robin and Jason, Mr. and Mrs. Pruett, Warren, Wayne, other family members and friends.

I can't help but smile when I think of Alan as then an excellent young student-athlete, yet a better person, who was a role-model to many, me included. Alan was sensitive, caring, and always putting forth his maximun effort to not only be successful, but to do things the "right way". He loved his family, friends, and the things that God gave him we call "talents". He used them well. And what else can be said for living one's life. Not much more I'm sure. Alan lived a remarkable life!

May God continue to be with you as you think of Alan each and everyday in love and peace.

George Lancaster - A fortunate former teacher/coach of Alan Pruett

Posted by: George Lancaster at July 16, 2006 01:01 PM

It seems like yesterday he was yelling at me for cutting in the lunch line, now that he's gone it's so hard for me to believe!! It was so fun walking into Carver Middle and knowing that Mr. Pruett was there! :'( Mr. Pruett i'm going to miss you alot and I hope you know how loved you were by many at Carver Middle!!
R.I.P, WITH LOVE,
Kenisha Stephens of Carver Middle School

Posted by: Kenisha Stephens at July 15, 2006 11:49 PM

Mr. Pruett,
Carver won't be the same without you there. Reasonable and thoughtful, you were a great assitant principal. I know that all the past and present Carver students miss you. To those he has left behind, I am so sorry for your loss.

RIP Mr Pruett
We Miss You So Much

Posted by: Maryann Chan at July 15, 2006 10:48 PM

Robin and Jason,
Alan was a very kind and gentle person. A true model of an educator and a person with peace. I have had the pleasure of working with him at Carver for the past few years, as well as having Jason in my classroom. The end of school was just not the same this year without him in the office and around the hallway. He was an inspiration to me and will be missed by the entire Carver family. God Bless.
Jon Schoepflin
Carver Band

Posted by: Jon Schoepflin at July 15, 2006 05:30 PM

Dear Robin, Jason, and family,
I had the privilege of working with Alan at Swift Creek Middle from his first of many years there. We all grew through many changes there, including Alan's beginning work as a principal. Alan was always a calm, pleasant and professional colleague to work with. He did a wonderful job with the the students and teams he coached! Robin, your family has been through so many trials even before this. Stay strong and rejoice in family, Jason's future, and every wonderful moment and happy memory you all shared!
Warm regards,
Joe Wargo,
Orchestra director
Swift Creek Middle

Posted by: Joe Wargo at July 15, 2006 03:59 PM

Mr.Pruett was a good man, nice and kind wih a good heart. I didn't know him personally, but i am very sad. I prey for him and his family

R.I.P Mr. pruett
We all at carver will miss you dearly
And people at prince george will miss you as well.

Posted by: Destiny at July 15, 2006 03:42 PM

Robin and Jason,

I am truly going to miss Alan. I first met him when he came to Prince George as my AP. When he left to become AP at Carver he contacted me and encouraged me to apply. I owe much of my success as a teacher to Alan. Although we all wish Alan were still with us, try to find comfort in knowing that God has healed him from his pain. My deepest symapthies for you and all who knew Alan.

Allison Whitley

Posted by: Allison Whitley at July 15, 2006 02:16 PM

Robin, i am still in shock from my kids Saying mr Pruett died. I had to go on the net and see for myself. I am soooo sorry for your loss. I haven't lost a husband but as you well know i have lost a child and with that in mind i know there is nothing any of us can say to you and your famiy to make it better. Just please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
He will be greatly missed....Love to you in this very difficult time......Claudia,Sean, chris,Michael,Melanie And Jerome

Posted by: Claudia Daily at July 15, 2006 12:18 PM

Dear Robin Pruett and Family:
Please accept my sincerest condolences. Over the last few months those who have worked with and loved Alan have all shared in his fight back to health. He was a kind, soft-spoken man who often talked of his son's baseball experiences (of which he was very proud), of his family, and the good times they shared at the lake together. I am saddened, as we all are, by his premature passing.
Alan will always be remembered by me as one of the first persons to welcomed me to VA when I moved here from NY to resume my teaching career at Swift Creek M.S. in 1995. In those days, we often ate lunch together and shared our "war stories" about students, school politics and our future careers in education. He often said he wanted to eventually become a school principal, and was working towards that career goal. Several years later, he and I continued our professional collaboration at Carver Middle School; he as an assistant principal, and I as a special educator.
Alan loved to help children and staff members alike. He was there when you needed him and was always thoughtful, respectful, and considerate to all. One of the hardest working and dedicated persons I have ever know, Alan was born to be an educator and a principal. In the hearts and minds of all those whose lives he touched, he will never be forgotten. I'm sure that God has a place beside him as principal in one of his finest schools.
May God bless you and keep you Alan Pruett, and watch over your family with love.

Posted by: Ted Barila at July 15, 2006 11:40 AM

i loved him he was the only person that keep me in school when i was in the wrong im not sure y god would take away some one that was soooooo good to me and thati feel i need in my life but im happy that he is in a better place now

ps, i love u from ya student melanie nicole drew

Posted by: melanie drew at July 15, 2006 04:00 AM

Dear Robin, Jason and family:
Alan was a colleague of mine at Swift Creek Middle. I remember his shy smile and the love students had for him. Please know that all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Carol Williams at July 14, 2006 09:26 PM

Robin, Alan and I go way back to teaching together at the old Matoaca HS. I always enjoyed talking to him and while at Carver, I had the pleasure of having him for our 7th grade Principal this year. He always had time to stop in the hall and talk about Jason and my daughter since they both went to Bird. I will miss him. God bless your family. Love, Joan T

Posted by: Joan T at July 14, 2006 09:19 PM

Mr. Pruett
You were a great assistant Principal and educator. It's obvious how many students' lives you have affected and how greatly you will be missed.

We All Miss You, Mr. Pruett

Posted by: Anonymous at July 14, 2006 09:07 PM

Mr. Pruett was a very good person. I unfortunately was only able to know him in passing, as you can see I was a student at Carver from 2002-2005. To the people he has left behind, I am truely sorry for your loss.
-Jeff Poarch

Posted by: Jeff Poarch at July 14, 2006 08:40 PM

Robin,
I was shocked to hear the news about Alan. Words never seem to be enough, but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
Love, Beth

Posted by: Beth Bishop Rossi at July 14, 2006 07:55 PM

Mr Pruett,
you were and awesome princable and u were loved by many.It just seems so weird with you gone.Like it feels you are still here then i read this stuff over and over again and realize....ur gone:'(
None of us want to face the facts that you are gone and never coming back to see or talk to us.But sometimes in life u have to face the facts and realize that reality is reality and theres no way you can stop it.So rest in peace up in heaven mr pruett.We all love and miss you :'(

Posted by: Kimberly at July 14, 2006 07:12 PM

Robin,
I am at a loss for words but know that all of your friends are here for you and Jason. I so enjoyed talking with Alan (and you) about education and the many fun and challenging times we faced in the field. I am truly sorry for your loss. Love, Mary Ann

Posted by: Mary Ann Wright at July 14, 2006 03:25 PM

Robin,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Alan was a fine man who, as an educator and coach, made a real difference in the lives of a large number of young people. The thoughts and prayers of all of us who work with you are with you and Jason now.

Jim

Posted by: Jim Brown at July 14, 2006 10:21 AM

Alan and I worked together at Carver. He was a wonderful person. He spoke of his family often, and he was very happy with his life. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Michelle Harrison

Posted by: Michelle Harrison at July 14, 2006 10:04 AM

Robin & Family, I grew up in Chase City and though a couple of years older than Alan, we played youth baseball & football together and had the same group of childhood friends. I remember how I always wanted to have the athletic abilities that Alan had. My deepest sympathies to you & Jason and all of the Pruett Family. Chip Bragg

Posted by: Chip Bragg at July 14, 2006 08:23 AM

I only had the pleasure of working with Alan for a few years at Swift Creek Middle. He always had a kind word of encouragement for everyone and really enjoyed the kids. I was so sorry to hear of his illness and passing. My thoughts and prayers have been, and will continue to be with you and your family.
Myrne McGonigle,
Band Director, Swift Creek Middle

Posted by: Myrne McGonigle at July 14, 2006 07:27 AM