Rev. William "Larry" Pritchett

Reverend William “Larry” Pritchett, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the age of 74. Larry was born December 4, 1948 in Marshall County, Alabama, son of William Alfred Pritchett and Mary Ellen Tyler Pritchett. Larry spent his childhood and young adult life as a resident of the Union Hill and Morgan City communities of Morgan County. He attended and graduated from Union Hill High School. He and wife, Julia Alexander Pritchett were happily married for over 53 years. Reverend Pritchett was of the Baptist faith. He dedicated himself to the Lord at an early age and followed this calling throughout his life. He followed the Lords calling and accepted the challenge to further his education by graduating with a Master’s degree from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. He moved to Lutz, Florida where he became the youth pastor at the First Baptist Church. Reverend Larry was then called by the Palm View Baptist Church in Palmetto, Florida to become their pastor. He served, loyally, faithfully and successfully, as their pastor for over 43 years, leaving only due to his health beginning to decline. He and Julia moved to Rome, Georgia where he has called home for the past 5 years. He was a founding member of the North River Care Pregnancy Center in Palmetto, Florida. He dedicated a lot of his time to its ministry receiving the Defender of Life Award. Larry loved the Lord and his church very much and served both faithfully, but family was also a top priority with him. He loved and was loved by his wife, son, daughter, grandchildren, in-laws, and many friends. He will be missed by all who knew him . . . and all who knew him knew he was a huge supporter of the University of Alabama. Family members left behind to cherished memories of Larry include: wife, Julia Pritchett, son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Valerie Pritchett; daughter and son-in-law, January and Adam Sharp; grandchildren, Jered Pritchett (Sierra), Alyssa Pritchett, Jake Pritchett, Drake Ballard, Coye Ballard, Bowen Sharp and Abby Sharp. Reverend Pritchett is preceded in death by his parents; William and Mary Ellen Pritchett; sisters, Mildred Hill, Faye Gatlin, Hazel Crawford and Desolee “Bunt’ Rolfe. A visitation with the family is scheduled for Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Brindlee Mountain Chapel in Morgan City. Funeral services, officiated by Brother Eldridge Criscoe, will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place in the Union Grove Cemetery, Morgan City. In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations to the North River Care Pregnancy Center, 1020 10 th Ave. W., Suite 100, Palmetto, FL 34221. Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing.

Rev. William "Larry" Pritchett

December 4, 1948 - August 20, 2023