George Richard Pruett
February 20, 1929 ~ November 17, 2020
George Pruett, 91, passed away November 17, 2020 in Plano, Texas. He was born February 20, 1929 in Plainview, Texas. He was one of three children born to Hubert and Sylvia Pruett.
While in college at Texas A&M he met his wife on a blind date. He was married to Ella for more than 65 years. Together they raised four girls and made sure each daughter knew the importance of faith. He was a long time deacon of First Baptist Church, Richardson and also enjoyed "adopting" youth as they went on mission trips, helping senior adults with computer skills, hosting numerous youth swim parties at his home, going on mission trips to South Texas, singing with the Goldenaires and many other activities. He believed in giving back, not only monetarily, but also of himself.
George was a man of many interests. As most everyone knows, he was a proud Aggie and hated Aggie jokes. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, pecan tree grafting, horses, bee keeping and dog training. Outdoors was just about his favorite place to be. He also loved doing fun things with his family. He coached softball, took his family on lots of vacations and made sure extended family members were always a part of his life. He enjoyed cooking burgers and briskets for just about any occasion. His family spent many happy days swimming, eating grilled burgers and enjoying the family or friends that joined them. In the last few years, he enjoyed art classes and surprised us all by his new-found hobby.
George was also a well-respected physicist at Texas Instruments where he worked for many years. He did research and development in the area of infrared. Because of his work and the work of his colleagues, military night vision goggles and missile scanners were developed. During his career he received many awards for his hard work and diligence in this field.
Preceded in death by his wife, Ella Pruett, parents, Hubert and Sylvia Pruett, brother, Wilford Pruett and son-in-law, Michael Maier. Survived by children, Nancy, Gwendolyn, Diannel, Joan, grand children, great grand children, sister, Mary Woodard and numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held November 24, 2020 at Restland.
February 20, 1929 ~ November 17, 2020
George Pruett, 91, passed away November 17, 2020 in Plano, Texas. He was born February 20, 1929 in Plainview, Texas. He was one of three children born to Hubert and Sylvia Pruett.
While in college at Texas A&M he met his wife on a blind date. He was married to Ella for more than 65 years. Together they raised four girls and made sure each daughter knew the importance of faith. He was a long time deacon of First Baptist Church, Richardson and also enjoyed "adopting" youth as they went on mission trips, helping senior adults with computer skills, hosting numerous youth swim parties at his home, going on mission trips to South Texas, singing with the Goldenaires and many other activities. He believed in giving back, not only monetarily, but also of himself.
George was a man of many interests. As most everyone knows, he was a proud Aggie and hated Aggie jokes. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, pecan tree grafting, horses, bee keeping and dog training. Outdoors was just about his favorite place to be. He also loved doing fun things with his family. He coached softball, took his family on lots of vacations and made sure extended family members were always a part of his life. He enjoyed cooking burgers and briskets for just about any occasion. His family spent many happy days swimming, eating grilled burgers and enjoying the family or friends that joined them. In the last few years, he enjoyed art classes and surprised us all by his new-found hobby.
George was also a well-respected physicist at Texas Instruments where he worked for many years. He did research and development in the area of infrared. Because of his work and the work of his colleagues, military night vision goggles and missile scanners were developed. During his career he received many awards for his hard work and diligence in this field.
Preceded in death by his wife, Ella Pruett, parents, Hubert and Sylvia Pruett, brother, Wilford Pruett and son-in-law, Michael Maier. Survived by children, Nancy, Gwendolyn, Diannel, Joan, grand children, great grand children, sister, Mary Woodard and numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held November 24, 2020 at Restland.
George Richard Pruett
February 20, 1929 ~ November 17, 2020
George Pruett, 91, passed away November 17, 2020 in Plano, Texas. He was born February 20, 1929 in Plainview, Texas. He was one of three children born to Hubert and Sylvia Pruett.
While in college at Texas A&M he met his wife on a blind date. He was married to Ella for more than 65 years. Together they raised four girls and made sure each daughter knew the importance of faith. He was a long time deacon of First Baptist Church, Richardson and also enjoyed "adopting" youth as they went on mission trips, helping senior adults with computer skills, hosting numerous youth swim parties at his home, going on mission trips to South Texas, singing with the Goldenaires and many other activities. He believed in giving back, not only monetarily, but also of himself.
George was a man of many interests. As most everyone knows, he was a proud Aggie and hated Aggie jokes. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, pecan tree grafting, horses, bee keeping and dog training. Outdoors was just about his favorite place to be. He also loved doing fun things with his family. He coached softball, took his family on lots of vacations and made sure extended family members were always a part of his life. He enjoyed cooking burgers and briskets for just about any occasion. His family spent many happy days swimming, eating grilled burgers and enjoying the family or friends that joined them. In the last few years, he enjoyed art classes and surprised us all by his new-found hobby.
George was also a well-respected physicist at Texas Instruments where he worked for many years. He did research and development in the area of infrared. Because of his work and the work of his colleagues, military night vision goggles and missile scanners were developed. During his career he received many awards for his hard work and diligence in this field.
Preceded in death by his wife, Ella Pruett, parents, Hubert and Sylvia Pruett, brother, Wilford Pruett and son-in-law, Michael Maier. Survived by children, Nancy, Gwendolyn, Diannel, Joan, grand children, great grand children, sister, Mary Woodard and numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held November 24, 2020 at Restland.
February 20, 1929 ~ November 17, 2020
George Pruett, 91, passed away November 17, 2020 in Plano, Texas. He was born February 20, 1929 in Plainview, Texas. He was one of three children born to Hubert and Sylvia Pruett.
While in college at Texas A&M he met his wife on a blind date. He was married to Ella for more than 65 years. Together they raised four girls and made sure each daughter knew the importance of faith. He was a long time deacon of First Baptist Church, Richardson and also enjoyed "adopting" youth as they went on mission trips, helping senior adults with computer skills, hosting numerous youth swim parties at his home, going on mission trips to South Texas, singing with the Goldenaires and many other activities. He believed in giving back, not only monetarily, but also of himself.
George was a man of many interests. As most everyone knows, he was a proud Aggie and hated Aggie jokes. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, pecan tree grafting, horses, bee keeping and dog training. Outdoors was just about his favorite place to be. He also loved doing fun things with his family. He coached softball, took his family on lots of vacations and made sure extended family members were always a part of his life. He enjoyed cooking burgers and briskets for just about any occasion. His family spent many happy days swimming, eating grilled burgers and enjoying the family or friends that joined them. In the last few years, he enjoyed art classes and surprised us all by his new-found hobby.
George was also a well-respected physicist at Texas Instruments where he worked for many years. He did research and development in the area of infrared. Because of his work and the work of his colleagues, military night vision goggles and missile scanners were developed. During his career he received many awards for his hard work and diligence in this field.
Preceded in death by his wife, Ella Pruett, parents, Hubert and Sylvia Pruett, brother, Wilford Pruett and son-in-law, Michael Maier. Survived by children, Nancy, Gwendolyn, Diannel, Joan, grand children, great grand children, sister, Mary Woodard and numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held November 24, 2020 at Restland.
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