Samuel Warren G. Pruitt Jr., 52, of Shelby, NC, passed away on May 06, 2019 at his home. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Carolyn Faye Clary. Sam was an accomplished automotive mechanic and worked for Brian Gamble Auto and Diesel Inc., and J&B Automotive. He was an avid Cowboys fan. Sam loved NASCAR and was a diehard Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. fan. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. Sam will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 17 years: Roxanna L. Pruitt

Sons: Matthew Pruitt (Danielle), Shelby, NC, Stephan McGill (Savannah), Gastonia, NC, Josh Phillips, Kings Mountain, NC and Anthony Braswell, Shelby, NC

Daughter: Kristen Rowland, Gastonia, NC

Brother: Phillip Pruitt, Carolina Beach, NC

Sisters: Cindy Moses (Alford), Lawndale, NC, Kim Hunt (Donnie), Cherryville, NC and Sonya Pruitt, Shelby, NC

Grandchildren: Mason Pruitt and Maddalyn Pruitt

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, May 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Tim Cochran officiating

VISITATION: Friday, May 10, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA