Dr. Pritchard died Monday, June 8, 2009 at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital. He was 72 years old.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity Episcopal Church followed by an 11:00 a.m. service. Father Milton Glor will officiate. A private burial will follow in Russellville. Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Clarence D. Pritchard and his mother, Vivienne Taylor Montedonico.
He was a graduate of the University of Mississippi where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Dr. Pritchard practiced general surgery in Florence until his retirement. He was loved and revered by all he treated.
His great loves in life were medicine, boats, his dogs and a good gin rummy game. He was a member and past President of Turtle Point Yacht and Country Club.
Dr. Pritchard is survived by his brother, Clifton Coldiron of Florence; sister, Ann Murray (Shade) of Nashville, TN; nieces, Julia Coldiron of Florence, and Carter Dawson (Chris) of Nashville; nephew Shade Murray, III, of Chicago.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Terry Tinsley, Dr. Alan Pritchard, Dr. Andy Pritchard, Mr. Uhland Redd, Mr. Herbert Harris, Mr. Paul Jones, Mr. Craig Hennessee and Mr. Walter Matthews.
Our deepest gratitude to the doctors and medical staff at ECM Hospital and especially to Renee Glover, Tina Martin, Betty Belew, and Melody Davis for their loving care during Dr. Pritchard''s illness.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lauderdale County Animal Shelter, 702 E. College Street, Florence, AL 35630 or the charity of your choice.
You are invited to sign the on-line guest register at www.elkinsfh.com.