Gary D. Pritt

Gary D. Pritt, 60, of Oak Hill, WV left his earthly home for Heaven on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 following an extended illness and battle with complications of diabetes. Born July 26, 1947 at Elkins, WV he was the son of Hallie Pritt Bryant of Fayetteville, WV and the late Roy Pritt and stepson of the late Rev. Acie Bryant. Gary was retired from the West Virginia American Water Company where he had worked for 26 years as a Lab Technician until forced to retire due to his poor health. He was a member of the Oak Hill United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir and was a member of the Bible Class. Mr. Pritt was a volunteer in his Oak Hill community schools, band and with the Fayette Ministerial Food Pantry. An avid outdoorsman all his life, his special place of refuge for fishing and hunting was the Glady Rest in Glady, WV. He also enjoyed bowling and golfing. Mr. Pritt was a 1965 graduate of Elkins High School in Elkins. In addition to his mother other survivors of his beloved family include his wife, Hilda Pritt; son, Timothy Pritt of Oak Hill; daughter, Tammy Pritt of Las Vegas, NV; sister Patricia Shalap and brother-in-law, Michael of Strasburg, VA; two nieces, Trecia Hockman and Beth Shalap; two nephews, David and Paul Shalap; grand-nieces, Rachel, Ashton, Katie and Maggie and grand-nephew, Justin. Also surviving are many other aunts, uncles and cousins whom he treasured and loved and who will all miss him. Services will be on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Oak Hill United Methodist Church with Dr. John Sauvage officiating. Music will be provided by the Oak Hill United Methodist Choir. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill WV. Visitation will be held at Oak Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, June 6, 2008 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made in Mr. Pritt's name to the Fayette Plateau Ministerial Food Pantry, 250 Main Street East, Oak Hill WV 25901. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV