Perry Lee Pritchett, 67, of Largo, Florida, passed away on September 8,
2019, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Birmingham,
Alabama and he graduated from Hayes High School in 1970. He was the
oldest brother to twelve siblings.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force on February 4, 1971. At the time
of his retirement he was Technical Sergeant (TGST). Perry was very proud
to have served in the Air Force, wear his uniform and serve his country.
Perry was a devoted family man and they were the most important thing to
him. He loved sports and was a devoted fan of the University of Alabama
Crimson Tide Football. He coached Softball, Baseball, Basketball and
Football. He was also personally involved in athletics playing Baseball,
Softball, Basketball and Tennis. Perry also loved to travel.
He was preceded in death by his father, Peter Pritchett Sr.; brother, Jack;
and sisters, Sadie Pritchett and Susan Pritchett. He is survived by his wife
of 49 years, Betty Pritchett; mother, Mary Pritchett; daughters, Che-Aviette
Pritchett and Tirrionne Talice Jackson; son-in-law Timothy Jackson;
grandchildren, DeOrmand Jackson, Trevari Jackson and Aspyn Jackson;
great-grandson, DeShawn Jackson; 4 sisters; 5 brothers and a host of
nieces and nephews.
Services with Military Honors are scheduled for 10:00AM on Monday,
September 16, 2019, at Sarasota National Cemetery. The cemetery is
located at 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, Florida 34241.
My heartfelt condolences to my sister husband James and the rest of the Pritchett family for the death of there brother.R.I.H.
To my absolute best friend you will be surely missed. God has a place for you in heaven….RIP.
MEL
Our thoughts and prayers for the whole family…❤️❤️
Was stationed with Perry in Germany, at Buchel. He was a great person and friend. Your in my prayers, RIP, Brother.
Another Buchel Brother Gone to soon. RIP Perry and My Condolences & Prayers to the Family & Friends.
I was stationed with him at Buchel Germany. If he mentions me I was the one with the very bad jokes and I vokmarched a lot. I’m so sorry for your loss. God bless all of you. He will be missed and in my prayers as he was a wonderful person and always very kind to me. he always had a very good sense of humor. God bless Perry & God bless his wonderful family.
I was stationed in Germany with Perry where we became good friends. He was a standup guy. RIP
I really want to express my sincere condolence to the Pritchett family.I’m so glad I had a chance to meet and talk with you and your family while y’all visited California a few years ago . We had a good time laughing and talking with your Mom and the rest of your brother’s and sister’s . We will all miss you so Rest in Perfect Peace.