John Wesley Pruitt Sr.

John Wesley Pruitt, Sr. – 82 of Lakeland, GA passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 20, 1940, in Naylor, GA to the late Fred & Inez (Carter) Pruitt. John began serving his country early in life while serving with the United States Navy. His love for his country and especially his community never stopped. After his service to his country, he began serving his community through EMS & Fire service. He worked with Lowndes, Clinch, Lanier & Berrien EMS for many years. In the early 1990’s John started Deep South EMS with his son and son-in-law and worked until he was forced to retire at 78. He also served with the Lanier County Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Management for over 50 years. John was very influential in bringing Advanced Cardiac Life Support to Lanier County. He also served on the Lakeland City Council from June 1, 1987 – December 31, 2013. He was a member of Lakeland Masonic Lodge #434. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Polly Pruitt; sons-in-law: Scott Fountain & Daryel Lancaster; granddaughter: Tammy Roberts; brothers: Earl Pruitt, Kenny Pruitt and Curtis Pruitt; sisters: Myra Boyd, Christine Cain, Waldene Newbern and Diane Montague and special nephew: Melvin Pruitt.
Survivors Include: Sons & Daughter-in-law: Jim Pruitt, Cairo, GA, Wesley & Darcy Pruitt, Nashville, GA; Daughters & Son-in-law: Linda Lancaster, Nashville, GA, Velda & Tim Shuman, Lakeland, GA, Miranda Pruitt, Lakeland, GA, Tina Fountain, Lakeland, GA; 14 Grandchildren, 27 Great Grandchildren, 7 Great Great Grandchildren, Sisters: Martha Jean Harris, Nashville, GA, Evelyn Bennett, Adel, GA and a number of nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law and cousins.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following in Burnt Church Cemetery. Military & EMS honors will be rendered at the graveside. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday evening, August 14, 2023 at the funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Pruitt family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.