Carl Blair Pritchett, Jr. Obituary

Mr. Pritchett was born in Albany on March 20, 1925 to the late Carl B. and Isabel Mann Gibbs Pritchett. He was a Graduate of Albany High School Class of 42, Graduate of University of GA. where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Mr. Pritchett Served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. He resigned from the Navy Reserve as a Lieutenant with final duty as the Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer aboard the U. S. S. Coral Sea. He returned to Albany and began automobile career which lasted for 50 years. Following his retirement and his relinquishing the dealership to his son, He spent his remaining years in real estate business operating under the existing Corporation, Canuga Corp. Mr. Pritchett was very active in civic duties; he was Past Pres. of The Albany Rotary Club, Past Pres. the Albany Chamber of Commerce, charter member of the University of GA President's Club, Past State Commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans organization, and recipient of the Albany Exchange Clubs Golden Deed Award. He was also one of the original members of the Board of Trustees of Deerfield Windsor School. He was active on the political scene for many years; he served as a City Commissioner for two terms and for many years concentrated on voter registration. He was later selected Chairman of the Lee County Democratic Executive Committee. He was active in the Y.M.C.A. and was recognized statewide as an out standing benefactor. Locally Mr. Pritchett was recognized as an authority on the War Between the States. He sponsored the publication of the book, HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF DOUGHERTY COUNTY GEORGIA 1836-1840; He is a member of the Richmond , VA Museum of the Confederacy, Civil War Trust for Battlefield Preservation, Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, and President's Club of the Heritage Foundation. He wrote short articles for the newspapers and had a personal museum including artifacts of Indian Cultures, WWII artifacts, and War Between the States memorabilia. He was a 50 year member of the American Legion and a member of the National Rifle Association. Mr. Pritchett was married to Anna Marie White of Vienna , GA and father of two children. Laura White Pritchett of Albany, GA and Carl Blair Pritchett III of Mableton , GA. he was also married to Susan NeSmith and father of Carla Susan Pritchett Wale of Seattle, WA. He has three grandchildren Brittany Day Pritchett, Ansley Tift Pritchett and Alexander Edward Pritchett. He is also survived by his brother, Tommy H. Pritchett of Albany , GA.

Carl Blair Pritchett, Jr. Obituary

March 20, 1925 - July 21, 2010