David Paul Pruitt, age 75, of Arkadelphia, formerly of Gurdon, passed from this life on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his home.  He was born February 4, 1944 in Prescott, the son of the late William Ellis and Mae Belle Pruitt.  David was a 1962 graduate of Gurdon High School .  He was a retired mechanical engineer at Scroll and the former owner of the Sears store in Gurdon and Arkadelphia.  David was a member of Third Street Baptist Church and Arkadelphia Masonic Lodge #381.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles in his free time.  David was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors are his wife, Diane Wicker Pruitt of Arkadelphia, three sons, Tony Pruitt of Gurdon, Joe Pruitt (Althea) of Seabrook, TX, and James Pruitt of Arkadelphia, one daughter, Cindy Courington (Greg) of Hot Springs, nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 Pm Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Third Street Baptist Church with Bro. Greg Lathem and Bro. Rick Mays officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at Third Street Baptist Church .

Interment will be in Southfork Cemetery at Gurdon with Masonic Rites.

Memorials may be made to Arkadelphia Masonic Lodge #381, 602 Carpenter St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

or Alheimer's Arkansas , 201 Markham Center Dr, Little Rock , AR 72205.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.