Felix Andrew Pruitt

Felix Andrew Pruitt, 75, Bessemer City, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 27, 1947, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Carl L. Pruitt and Irene Holland McCarter.

Felix was a church member at the Beech Ave Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC. His family was everything to him. Felix served as an engineer for the city of Gastonia, NC, for over 41 years, the last 8 years of employment he then was city engineer and worked other various positions. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Felix was the rock of his family. He was a talented problem solver, and jack of all trades, he was also a car enthusiast and could rebuild anything.

In addition to his parents, Felix was preceded in death by his brother, Salvester Pruitt (Robin).

Felix is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Teresa Gunter Pruitt; son, Eric Andrew Pruitt; daughter, Tracey Pruitt Jordan; brothers, Emmanuel Pruitt, Dwight Pruitt (Liz), and Anthony Pruitt (Kristie); sister, Latah McCarter; grandchildren, Brandy Alyssa Shields, Melaina Bree Jordan, and Mason Lee Jordan; great-grandchildren, Ava Marie Bradley and Nathan Lee Shields; stepmother, Mary Pruitt; and mother in-law, Betty Gunter Smith.

A funeral service will take place 3pm, Friday, May 20, 2022, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC.

Family will receive friends two hours prior to service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Beech Ave Baptist Church - 1206 Ashton Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052.

Condolences can be made at www.greenefuneral.com