Wesley E. Pruitt

June 7, 1934 - February 29, 2020

Wesley E. Pruitt, 85 of Springdale went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Circle of Life Hospice of Springdale. He was born June 7, 1934 in Vilonia, Arkansas to Fate and Elsie Clara (May) Pruitt. Wesley was a Southern Baptist Minister. He pastored Brush Creek Baptist Church and Robinson Baptist Church as well as many others. His many hobbies included acting, painting and he performed in the Passion Play in Eureka Springs. He served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a former Chaplain for the Springdale Police Department. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Cecil Pruitt, Floyd Pruitt, Iva Wharton, Everett Pruitt and Ina Pruitt Chance. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Pruitt of Springdale; two sons, James Pruitt and wife Cerena of Garfield, Duane Pruitt and wife Wendy of Pea Ridge; two daughters, Dorinda Guest and husband Jerry of Anchorage, Alaska and Candy Burnett and husband Tom of Springdale; nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2pm at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale with Pastor Greg Baskin officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1 to 2pm at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com