Auburndale - Gary Pruitt, age 58, passed away on April 23, 2024. He was born on August 26, 1965, in Lansing, MI. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator. He enjoyed fishing, RC cars/airplanes, going to the races and the casino. He is survived by a loving family that includes his son Jerry Pruitt, daughter Chelsea Pruitt, grandchildren Cody Pruitt, Riley Pruitt, Avery Pruitt, Remy Pruitt, Johnathan Weese & Jadyn Weese, brothers Sonny Marbry & Ronnie Davis, sisters Laura Warren & Pamela Marbry, many nieces & nephews, many cousins and many friends. Family will receive friends Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Church of Christ Cemetery, Eagle Lake. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com