Spring Garden…..James (Dickie) Irvin Pritchett, age 74 of Spring Garden died Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born May 5, 1941 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Willie Garland Pritchett and Georgie Gosney Pritchett. He was predeceased by a son James (Eddie) E. Pritchett and a brother, Johnnie Lee Pritchett. Mr. Pritchett was the owner/operator of J & M Market and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Riceville. He enjoyed working at the store, fishing; and sports, especially baseball and football.
He is survived by one daughter, Tracey Pritchett of Altavista; four sisters, Netra Towler of Dry Fork, Audrey Tuck of Pittsville, Docia Pillow of Pittsville and Martha Cox and her husband, Douglas of Spring Garden; and one grandchild, Ashley Pritchett.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the Colbert-Moran Chapel by Dr. Dave Cochran. Burial will follow in Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2015 at Spring Garden Community Church and will also receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.