Eldred "El" Pruitt, 83, passed away January 25, 2022, from a brief illness with his family surrounding him in their home on family land on the Brazos River in beautiful Palo Pinto mountains, where six generations of Pruitts have loved, lived and roamed.

He was the only child of Wm. E. Pruitt and Lena Mae McFadden, until his baby sister was born as he was playing his last high school football game at Mineral Wells HS. He respected, loved and enjoyed his family all of his life.

Eldred attended TexasTech College, then proudly served in the US Navy. He owned a restaurant in Brady, for several years and eventually moved to Arlington and married an Arlington native, Glenda Rash Horan. Their primary home has remained in Arlington.

Eldred attended TCJC (TCC) and Arlington State College (UTA) graduating with a BBA. He then went work at Tarrant County Health Dept. Eldred enjoyed a long employment with the City of Euless, retiring in 1996 so he could be the caretaker and companion to special needs son. The last words he was able to speak were "Where's Kayle?". He and Kayle enjoyed taking care of the horses and cows on the family ranch.

Eldred was happy, never worried and loved socializing with people. A game of golf with friends was always high on his priority list. He was a believer in Jesus Christ and a long time member of Fielder Church and devoted several years to the Celebrate Recovery Program. The family has participated in Special Olympics for forty years. Eldred was preceded in death by his beloved son, Neal, in 2007.

He is survived by his sister Marsha Davis (Roy) of Mineral Wills; wife, Glenda Pruitt; son, Kayle; step-daughter, Kari Horan Lawrence. Neal's widow, Connie Pruitt, Grandchildren, Candice Pruitt Beadles (Keith), Brady Pruitt (Kassidy), Colby Pruitt (Maddie) all of Baytown; BrynnMae McCausey of Reston, VA and Chase McCausey, who the family greatly appreciates for moving from Denver two years ago to help care for his Granddad, Inigo and Sebastian Torrez, of Arlington. seven great grand children; Niece, Ami Davis Tincher and nephew Brandon Davis of Mineral Wells.

Celebration of Life Service, 1:00 p.m., April 3, 2022 at K. Wilemon Lake House Event Center

6021 W. Arkansas Lane in Arlington. Please see funeral home website for complete obituary and details about service.