Blairs………Banister Lee Pruitt, age 92 of Blairs died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born July 19, 1928 in North Carolina, he was a son of the late Charlie Lee Pruitt and Annie Pruitt.  He was predeceased by his wife, of 55 years, Alma Rose Pierce Pruitt; four brothers, Mac Pruitt, Jesse Pruitt, Roy Lee "Pete" Pruitt, and Jeff Pruitt; and five sisters, Viola Pruitt, Sadie Shelton, Virginia Pruitt, Frances Rowland, and Mary Pierce.  Mr. Pruitt was a farmer and also worked in Parks and Recreation with the City of Danville.  He never met a stranger; and he was a loving and devoted husband and father.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and watching "Judge Judy."

He is survived by two daughters, Judy Riddle and husband, Stephen of Chatham, and Joyce Dawson and husband, Riley of Gretna; one sister, Betty Combs of Danville; one granddaughter, Joyce Renee Pickrel and husband, Timothy of Blairs; one great-granddaughter, Ashlee Hermanns and husband, Ian of Blairs; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Highland Burial Park by Larry Owen, Minister.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .