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Edwin John “Ed” Pruitt

May 03, 2020

Edwin John “Ed” Pruitt born April 12, 1938, currently of Quarryville, formerly of Palm Beach County, FL and Potter County, PA, passed away May 3, 2020, at Quarryville Presbyterian Nursing Home. Born in Oak Park, IL, he was the son of the late Robert Dale and Genevieve (DeVarney) Pruitt.
Ed had many interest in his 82 years. He owned and operated one of the largest bicycle and fitness stores in the Southeast. Pruitt’s Cyclery was a mainstay in the Palm Beach County community for over 20 years. Ed’s generosity through Pruitt’s Cyclery offered the youth of Northern Palm Beach County opportunities they would not have had elsewhere through various race teams. The level of customer service and the quality products offered is still remembered today.
Ed was also passionate about trains and railroading. He was a nationally recognized connoisseur within the collector ranks of railroad memorabilia and model trains. He constructed and operated two miniature railroads in South Florida, Potter County Pennsylvania and was a requested consultant to theme parks. He also loved to travel, particularly by rail when enjoying the beauty of America with his wife and family.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 33 years, A. Jeanne Pruitt, his son; Edwin Pruitt husband of Faith; granddaughter Meagen, her husband John Wall, and Ed’s great-grandson Brantley. Ed will also be missed by his step children, Dawn wife of Gene Snook; Andrew Reinhart husband of Karen, and step-grandchildren Justin and Tori. Ed was pre-deceased by his son, David Pruitt, and his sisters.
Funeral Services will be Live Streamed Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 10:00am on this obituary page. Interment will be held privately at Forest Home Cemetery, Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers it was Ed’s desire to have donations made to the Lancaster Humane Society or the Wounded Warrior Project.

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May 14, 2020

My condolences to the Pruitt Family.  Eddie Jim and family, and Jeanne, all family members.
 I have such fond memories of Uncle Ed.  When I was a kid  the “Greens” always visited the Pruitts in WPB.  So many fun memories.  I remember Uncle Ed smiling wearing a “engineer cap” as us kids rode the mini train at his home.  And I remember going with him to bike races and visiting him at his bike store.  Such fun memories.  I remember he took me to a hockey game once and I got to ride in his Porsche!  I felt so fancy :).   I was shy and didn’t say much but it made me feel special, I remember he was a very nice man and had a sweet smile and I think fondly of him.  I’m sorry to hear he passed.
Love to all of you forever,
Carrie Green Wrich
 

May 09, 2020

Jeanne, our sympathy and prayers to our heavenly Father for peace for you and your family at this time of sorrow.  Thank you for  giving us the privilege to view Ed’s service.  Mary Lou and Dick Mowrer
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May 09, 2020

Jeanne, thanks so much for this morning’s live stream. It was nice to be with you, from a far!
Hoping to see you again soon! Khay

May 09, 2020

Jeanne, u have our condolences and sympathy. Pls let me know if there’s anything we can do. Our prayers are with you and family. 
Al and Karyl Louthian

May 09, 2020

Sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you asking God to give you strength and courage to bear your sorrow. Hope it helps to know that God is holding Ed in His arms and holding you in His heart.
Steve and Judy Worthington

May 09, 2020

A very special husband & dad. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Love cousin Joyce

May 09, 2020

Dear Jeannie
My deepest sympathy to you dear one. Although Edwin is no longer with you in person, his love will always surround you.
God gives us the strength to face each day, we can put our trust in Him.
Love, Aunt Erma
(Erma Graybill Herr)

May 09, 2020

Jeannie, our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Ed. We appreciated his live-stream service this morning so we could ‘be with you’ and honor Ed.  May God give you His peace and unfailing love today and in the days ahead.  Love, Scott & Lauren

May 09, 2020

Thank you Jeanne for sharing this service with us. It was beautiful under these trying circumstances.  Sending my love and condolences to you. 
Rebecca S Mills

May 09, 2020

Our prayers are with you and your family. So glad to be able to join in on Ed’s service with you. It was a wonderful tribute to him. 
John & Cheryl Hess

May 09, 2020

Jeanne, we send you our sympathy and pray for you as you travel this next journey in your life.
May God’s blessing rest upon you.
Ab and Joann Zimmerman
 

May 09, 2020

To Ed Pruitts(Chief) family. We are so sorry for your loss. We would like to extend our condolences to Chiefs
family.  I worked for Chief at the Pruitts Cyclery all through high school.  Chief was a very sincere and caring person and we all will miss him.  Love, Bruce and Wanda Ellsworth

May 08, 2020

Sadly, I read Ed’s obituary in the Palm Beach Post.  Ed and I were very good high school friends in Oak Park, Illinois.  We were in the Sea Scouts together, sported around together, and had many mutual friends.  One favorite memory was playing cards almost every day after school with his great-grandmother on Gunderson Avenue.  I left Oak Park for college and a military career, but I never forgot my good buddy, Ed.
John Minnoch

May 08, 2020

Jeanne,
Sorry for your loss.  May God give you peace. 
Jeanie and George Pflugrad 

May 07, 2020

We had the pleasure to meet Ed last year. He was a sweet gentle man .He will be missed. Hugs and prayers to Jeanne and her family
Bev and Lucky Bleacher

May 07, 2020

Dear Jeanne, 
I am so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing.  I have fond memories of conversations with both of you! This is such a hard time in our world to lose a loved one and I wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. 
Signe Fink (physical therapist)
 

May 07, 2020

Ed will be surely missed here at Quarryville Presbyterian. I was honored to be Ed’s social worker to him and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. 
Phoebe Liew

May 07, 2020

Ed was truly a gentle soul and a gentleman. He will be missed. Hugs and prayers for Jeanne and family. -Pat M (the Culpeper train lady)

May 07, 2020

So sorry for your loss
 
 Bernie & Helen Juba

May 07, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to you Jeanne and family for your great loss. Ed was a wonderful man and gave of himself to serve his community in various ways. He will be greatly missed. It was a pleasure to serve with you and him on the Northern Tier Children’s Home Board of Directors. Rest in peace sweet brother. 
Jim & Peggy Derr

May 07, 2020

Dear Jeannie, We are keeping you and family in our prayers. May you find comfort and peace with all your memories. We were thankful and blessed to know you  when we were neighbors on Pike Summit Road. 
Dave and Sandy Kline

May 07, 2020

Jeanne and family, 
   You mean the world to us and are so sad in the passing of Ed.  He’s in a great place now and can watch over and serve us without pain and memory loss.  We will join you Saturday from NC. xoxox  Tim, Dee and kids

May 07, 2020

Praying for Jeanne and all of the family at this difficult time.  Trusting God to guide you through this temporary separation and grieving process.  Rejoicing that Ed is now in his eternal home.
Shannon Hollinger

May 07, 2020

May the Lord bring comfort to you in this time of heartache.  I am sorry to read about Ed’s passing. He will be missed.   
Tom Milligan

May 07, 2020

So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. And my prayers and big hugs to all. Love you all. God bless and keep you. 
Lisa Fago

May 07, 2020

Jeannne, I’m very sorry for your loss. Ed will be missed by family and friends. Take time to grieve. He’s with loved ones in Heaven. They will look out for him. ❤️❤️❤️
Elaine Sinclair

May 07, 2020

My deepest sympathy goes out to Jeanne and the rest of Ed’s family. He will be missed.
Marsha Peterson

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