Starling Gene Pruitt, 88, of Red Bank, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Pruitt was born in Bluefield, W. Virginia but had lived in Chattanooga most of his life.  He was a member of Lupton Drive Baptist Church and was retired from Dupont with 32 years of service and was a master carpenter.

He was a son of the late Sterling and Martha Pruitt and was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Martha H. Pruitt, two daughters, Janet Sutton, Chattanooga; Karen (William) Boswell, Evans, of Georgia; one brother, Charles (Joyce) Pruitt, of  Bluefield, W. Virginia; two sisters, Lucille Lusk, of Bluefield, W. Virginia; Mary Belcher, Gretna, of Virginia, two granddaughters and one great granddaughter.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, January 8, 2021 at Chattanooga Memorial Park with Rev. Dustin Taylor and Brother Roger DeHart officiating. There will be no visitation.

Due to Covid mask will be required.

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Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services,4506 Hixson Pike (423) 531-3975.