James Robert Pruett

It is with heartbreak that we announce the death of James Pruett on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Services: The family is receiving visitors Monday evening, July 22, from 6pm to 8pm at Wade Family Funeral Home in Arlington, Texas. There will be a memorial service Tuesday, July 23, at 1pm at St. Barnabas United Methodist Church in Arlington, Texas with a reception immediately following at Shady Valley Country Club. James was born to John and Juanita Pruett on September 30, 1942, in Dallas, Texas. James graduated from Birdville High School, earning a football scholarship and attending McMurry University. He married his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 56, Carma Norton on August 3, 1963. James was a pilot for Eastern Airlines early in his career and lived in Peachtree City, Georgia. He was offered a business opportunity by a passenger, took a year leave of absence from the airlines, moved to Texas and never looked back. James had many successes in life. He was a respected businessman and leader in the community and loved by many wonderful friends. But if asked, James would say his greatest success was that of a husband, brother, father, and grandfather. He was seen at every recital, competition, game, concert, Grandparent's day, field day, and baseball game. He will be remembered as a prudent businessman, a devoted family man, a loyal friend, a loving husband. He was preceded in death by his father, John Pruett, his beloved mother Juanita Pruett, and many aunts and uncles. Survivors: He is survived by his brother, Scottie Pruett, of Arlington, his wife Carma, daughters Casi Pruett Bowers and husband Jason of Dallas, Texas, Kristi Pruett Houser and husband Page of Austin, Texas, his grandchildren, Samuel James Bowers, Joshua Charles Bowers, Zachary Pruett Bowers, and Nola Elizabeth Houser. Wade Family Funeral Home (817) 274-9233