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Wallace Franklin "Wally" Pritchett, 78, of Manakin Sabot passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Thelma; a son, Kenneth Franklin Pritchett (Melissa) of Topinabee, MI; daughter, Jennifer Pritchett Vaughan (Billy) of Chesterfield; two grandsons, Bradford Franklin Baker and Tyler Franklin Pritchett; a granddaughter, Abigail Kathleen Baker; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Pritchett was a graduate of Petersburg High School and a member of POGO. He attended the University of Richmond; served in the 221st Army Band during the Korean War; and retired from the Colgate-Palmolive Company as International Sales Director. He served as Chairman of the Deacons, Sunday School Teachers, and the Finance Committee at Dover Baptist Church; and he taught Bible Study at Lexington Court Nursing Home for 13 years. "He was a very kind, loving person and was well respected. We shall miss him."
The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (today) at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. A memorial service will be conducted 12 p.m. Saturday at Dover Baptist Church. Flowers will be accepted as well as donation to the Dover Baptist Church Building Fund, 635 Manakin Rd., Manakin Sabot, VA 23103. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.
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December 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Luz Sevick, Miami Florida
December 24, 2011
George Seitz
I was saddened to hear that Wally lost his battle with cancer. I have many fond memories of our days in Colgate and of our short conversations at the Stockholders meetings...Bert and I will remember the family in our thoughts and prayers......George and Bertha Seitz
December 24, 2011
Tommy & Janet Davidson
December 20, 2011
Donna Pickering Shomo
I have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Pritchett at the river in Northumberland County. He was an amazing father and a wonderful person. My condolences to Jennifer and Kenneth.
December 18, 2011
Dear Thelma,
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Wally was a big inspiration in my life- personal and professional.
He was a role model to all of us at Colgate Palmolive.
Again , our deepest sympathies.
Many regards,
Joe and Virginia Pastrano
December 18, 2011
Margaret, "Maggie" Williamson
He was such a kind and loving person. My children Shellina and Lee adored him. My thoughts and prayers are with Thelma, Kenneth and Jennifer.
In Christ,
Margaret, "Maggie" Williamson (Shellina and Lee's Mom)
December 17, 2011
James Green
I well remember Wallace from our band days at old P.H.S. We had lots of fun on our many trips to out of town games, and was a great leader of the drum section.
Condolances to the family and those close around him.
December 17, 2011
Purcell Family
Our condolences to your family.
Wally is such a special man with a very kind heart and soul.
His face seemed to always carry a loving smile which was the presence of how much love and happiness he carries for all everyday and will continue to hold in his spirit for all his loved ones.
All are so fortunate to have had to know him and now carry his spirit with us as he extends his life with God.
Sincerely missed,
December 17, 2011
Wally was a great friend to Beth and I through out my Colgate career and afterwords. He will be truly missed. Beth & Al Schilling
December 17, 2011
Trina Tate
My sympathy to all of the Pritchett family. Wally always had a smile and a wave for everyone as they passed during his walks. God bless you .
December 16, 2011
James Traylor
I remember the farewell advice Wallace
gave to the band members when he left. He
was one of the fun guys. I know you will
miss him very much. We missed his musical
contribution and were sad when it was his time to leave the band. I will always remember him fondly.
December 16, 2011
Robert Rentz
I will always remember Wally as a manager, and individual, whom strove for excellence, demanded the same from us, and made us better people and employees as a result of being associated with him. I am sure Jesus has plans for him in heaven. God Bless you Thelma and thanks for sharing him with us.
Bob Rentz-Colgate-1974-2006.
December 16, 2011
Bill Page
We thank God for the many contributions Wally Pritchett made to Colgate-Palmolive Company. May God comfort the family.
Bill Page
December 16, 2011
Jenna Elder
Mark, Victoria, and I are sorry to hear about Wally's passing. We are thinking of you all.
December 16, 2011
Thelma and family,
Wallace will be greatly missed by all. Sorry to see him leave us.
Billy Smith
PHS/POGO
December 16, 2011
Sandra Pavlovich
Although my Dad ( Earl Osborne) and Wally had just became friends over a year ago, he was thought of very highly by him. There was not a day that went by that he didn't ask me to check on him. He will be missed very much by my Dad. We pray for the family to get through this loss and hold on to the memories that have been made through the years. Thelma whenever you need to talk, I'll be here for you. God bless all of you. Earl Osborne and Sandra Pavlovich ( Richmond, Va.)
December 16, 2011
Sara Clinton
My condolences to Jennifer and her family.
December 16, 2011
Jackie Schultz
God Bless you Thelma. It's comforting to know that Wally is with Jesus. Only Believe. Love you, Jackie
December 15, 2011
Hugh Carpenter
Uncle Wallace was my mothers baby brother and she loved him dearly. I learned my life long love of drumming and music from him. He was the smart, talanted, funny uncle with movie star looks that everyone admired. I know his faith in God was a comfort for him when he became ill but he was always faithful in sickness and health. He always encouraged us nephews and neices to be involved in church. I am conforted to know he is whole, well , and in God's arms now.
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