Joe William Pruett

Joe William Pruett, age 71 of Braselton, GA died, Monday, July 06, 2015, after a long extended illness of MDS and Leukemia. Joe was born in Albertville, AL on March 5, 1944 to the late W.O. and Eula Mitchell Pruett. Joe was preceded in death by his first wife, Corliss Martin Pruett. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Lucretia Noyes Pruett and two children Jennifer Kincaid of Bremen, GA and Jay Pruett and wife Kim of Houston, TX; 1 grandchild; Brother, Hal Pruett of Bell Buckle, TN; Several Nieces and Nephews. Mr. Pruett graduated from Auburn University in 1966.  He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.  For 27 years he worked as an engineer in marketing for Georgia Power Company in Atlanta.  He built five research and demonstration houses.  The houses showcased passive and active solar energy, earth coupled heating/cooling and the nation’s first electric “Smart House”.  Upon retirement from Georgia Power, he sold real estate for seven years with Prudential Georgia Reality.  After his second retirement Joe and Lucretia enjoyed seeing the world on over 30 cruises and many tours of the U.S. and the world. He also enjoyed playing golf and following his beloved Auburn Tigers.  Mr. Pruett was an active member of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church, a member of the Chancel Choir and the Seekers Sunday School Class.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church.  Rev. Jason Mincey will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church Building Fund (Growing Together).

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