Al Jeffery Pruitt

Mr. Al Jeffery Pruitt "Big Daddy" passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his residence. Age 59 years. He was born on February 10, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to John and Hannah (Jackson) Pruitt.Al was raised in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge upon completion of his military service. He was known for his carpentry skills. Al resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma prior to moving to Saginaw. There he attended Christian Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Jael Jacob, Jr., and he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour. After relocating to Saginaw, Michigan, Al united with World Overcomers Outreach Ministries, under the leadership of Pastor Tariq Price.
Al leaves to cherish his memory the mother of his children, Christine Hall; four daughters, Alisha Pruitt, Mason City, Iowa, Victoria Hall, Serena Hall and Alexis Pruitt, all of Chicago, Illinois; one son, Alexander Pruitt, Mason City, Iowa; grandchildren, Teaisia Pate, Timmeon Pate, Frank Lones, all of Mason City, Iowa and Mikah Hall, Chicago, Illinois; nieces, Dionne Samone and Tiffany Samone of Atlanta, Georgia; aunt, Annie Lee Jackson, Saginaw, Michigan; brother-in-law, Jerry Hall of Chicago, Illinois; numerous cousins including special cousin, Elaine Abby, who took very good care of Al.
Al was preceded in death by his father and mother, John and Hannah (Jackson) Pruitt, and brother, John Rusty Pruitt.
The family would like to express special thanks to Hospice Advanta and the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center.Visitation: Friday, December 23, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of serviceParadise Funeral Chapel3100 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, Michigan 48601(989)754-4826Funeral Service: Friday, December 23, 2016 - 10:00 a.m.Paradise Funeral Chapel3100 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, Michigan 48601(989)754-4826Officiating: Pastor Raymond TysonInterment: Great Lakes National Cemetery