Joe Pruett Obituary

Joe Wayne Pruett, 84, 0f Nederland, TX passed away on January 2, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Conroe, TX on February 23, 1940 to AC and Maggie Pruett. He spent 65 years married to his high school sweetheart Linda Pruett. Joe served in the United States Navy at NAS Whiting Field in Milton, FL from September 1959 to September 1961. He then served in the National Guard of Texas in Port Arthur, TX from September 1961 till September 1964. He devoted 27 years to DuPont Beaumont and ICI and retired in 1994. After retirement he and Linda traveled the country in their RV. Joe was a 50 year member of the Nederland Masonic Lodge #1368. He was honored and humbled to be ordained a deacon at Proctor Baptist Church where he was active in the audio visual ministry and always seeking to share the love of Jesus with all whom he encountered. Joe was especially proud to be the patriarch of 5 generations who will carry on his legacy of love. Joe's most enjoyed hobbies were golfing, repairing clocks and watches. He also enjoyed drinking coffee at the gym with his friends where he was affectionately known as "Peppermint Joe".
Joe was preceded in death by his parents AC and Maggie Pruett, brothers George Robert 'Bobby' Pruett and James Alton 'Buddy' Pruett. Left to cherish his loving memory are his wife Linda Pruett, son Donald Pruett and wife Ellen, son Brad Pruett and wife Marianne, grandchildren Myranda and husband Shawn Hall, Christopher and wife Kaycee Pruett, Blake Pruett and Mason Pruett and Kelly and wife Darla Clark. Step Grandchildren Peyton and wife Alexa and Karli Choate. Great Grandchildren Kaleb and wife Mackenzie, Kendall and husband Corbin, Will and wife Lanni, Walker, Abbi, Hailee, Perry, Camee, Zoe, Kane, William, Riley, Davis, Anneleigh, Addison, Lizzy, and Pia; Great Great Grandson W.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Proctor Baptist Church.