Leon McNeil Pritchett

Mr. Leon McNeil Pritchett, 74 of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Highlands Senior Living. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Alexander Chapel UMC, 609 M.L.K. Jr. Drive, Cartersville, Georgia 30121. The body will lie in state in the church from12:00 P.M. (Noon) until the hour of service. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery,668 Burnt Hickory Road, Cartersville, Georgia 30120. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Mack Eppinger and Sons Funeral Home, 210 North Bartow Street, Cartersville, Georgia 30120.Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this time of bereavement. This service will be LIVE-STREAMED.

Leon, a Vietnam War Veteran, was a quiet & humble “Papa” who was adored by his family. Leon was born on July 5, 1950, to the late Odis Pritchett, Sr., and Lois Kennedy Pritchett. He was educated in the Bartow County School System and graduated from Cass High with the Class of 1970. After graduation Leon was drafted in the United States Army and served his tour of duty in Vietnam. Upon his return, he met and married Polly Slocum. To this union two beautiful children were born. Leon also spent time in the National Guard. He was employed at Thomson & Weinman for 21 years, when it closed, he found employment at Glad Manufacturing Company and finally Sara Lee Bakery in Rome, Georgia. He enjoyed working so much that when he retired, he worked parttime for Miles Janitorial Service.

Leon enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and working outside in the yard. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Lois Kennedy & Odis Pritchett, Sr.; sister, Emma Lois Pritchett; and brother, Odis Pritchett, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife of 53 years, Polly Pritchett; daughter, Tequia (Patrick) Horton; son Stefan (Melissa) Pritchett; and  his 3 heartbeats, grandchildren, Madilynn, Tristan & Lynnsey; and a host of Nieces, Nephews & cousins.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.mackeppingerfuneralhome.com

Mack Eppinger and Sons Funeral Service, Inc. are in charge of the arrangements.

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