Julius Larry Pruitt, age 75, of Woodsfield, passed away on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Stellar Care Center, Woodsfield.

He was born in Stephens County, Georgia, on March 24, 1947, a son of the late Odell and Laura Mize Pruitt.

Julius was a truck driver and owned Pruitt Auto Spa auto body shop. He had a long history of building and creating classic automobiles. He was a Christian by faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Regina Stowe.

He is survived by his companion of 9 years Pamela Winland, of Woodsfield; sons, L. B. Pruitt, of Woodsfield, Don (Jodi) Pruitt, of Norwalk, and Doug (Darlene) Pruitt, of Bethesda; daughters, Loree (David) Pruitt Guthrie, of Jerusalem, and Penny (Jerry) Shelton, of Eastman, Georgia; and several grandchildren.

Per Julius wishes there will not be any service.

Arrangements were provided by Bauer- Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield.

Donations can be made to Amedisys Hospice Care, 52171 National Road E., St. Clairsville,

OH 43950.