Victor Ray Pruitt

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Mr. Victor Ray Pruitt, 69, doting husband, loving father and grandfather, and loyal friend to all, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Born Feb. 20, 1950, in Nassawadox, and raised in Harborton, he was a son of the late Wallace Ray Pruitt and Naomi Beauchamp Pruitt.

Victor was a third-generation co-owner of Pruitt Seafood. He was proud of his roots and remained an advocate for Eastern Shore watermen throughout his life, having served on the board of directors for the Eastern Shore Watermen’s Museum and Research Center. After more than 30 years buying and selling seafood in Washington D.C., Victor started a new business venture closer to home, Eastern Shore Mini Storage. He was a 32-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous, an achievement he held in high regard, and a member of Onancock Baptist Church. Victor loved a landscaped yard and spent countless hours perfecting his home and mini storage properties. He was a talented woodworker and built many of the pieces in the family home.

Victor, or as he preferred “Big Daddy” or “Pop Pop,” adored his family and stopped at nothing to bring a smile to their faces. With a personality that perfectly matched his fiery red hair, there was never a dull moment when in his presence and you could guarantee he’d tell you exactly what was on his mind. Debbie was the perfect balance for Victor, and there were few times you’d see one without the other. May he be remembered just the way he’d want – always with a smile, an opinion, and a heart full of love.

In addition to his beloved wife of 45 years, Deborah Bull “Debbie” Pruitt, he is survived by three children, Karen Fowler and husband, Shane, of Parksley, Travis Pruitt and Danielle Martin, of Onancock, and Shannon Boggs and husband, Matt, of Pungoteague; two brothers, and was especially close to his brother, Jeffrey Pruitt, of Pungoteague; eight grandchildren, Owen and Emma Fowler, Justin Martin, Cameron and Hunter Pruitt, and Raelynn, Laycen, and Sawyer Boggs; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at the Onancock Baptist Church Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, with Pastor Andy Cobb officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Lawn Cemetery.

Contributions in Victor’s memory may be made to the Eastern Shore Watermen’s Museum and Research Center, P.O. Box 233, Parksley, VA 23421.

Memory tributes may he shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were made by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.

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