Ralph Lee Pruitt, 78, of Dirty Ankle Road, Casar, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at his residence.

Born in Cleveland County, on June 19, 1941, he was the son of the late Thomas Lee Pruitt and Mamie Hoyle Beam. Mr. Pruitt was retired from Gemaire Distributors and was a member of Olive Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Walker Pruitt; three sons, Ronnie Pruitt and wife, Tamila of Casar, Tommy Pruitt and wife, Karen of Casar and Jason Pruitt and wife, Miranda of George Hildebran; a brother, Jimmy Hoyle of Hickory; a sister, Mary Gantt of Lawndale; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Olive Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Terrill Crump and Rev. Tim Dockery officiating.

A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC.