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       John W. Pritchett, 88, of Bloomington died on Friday, October 07, 2011 at I.U. Health-Bloomington.  He was born on July 23, 1923 the son of William and Gretna (Driskell) Pritchett and graduated from Bloomington High School.  Immediately after graduating from high school, he was employed at Bloomington National Bank where he retired as Vice President and Loan Officer after approximately 40 years of service.  John then did volunteer work for the American Red Cross as transport driver.  He then worked at the Monroe County Auditor's office and served as their representative on the PTABOA Board until his death.  His latest employment was with A&E Reproductions where he worked for twelve years.

       In addition to his working, John along with his wife Judy volunteered for Meals on Wheels and also was a volunteer for Bloomington Hospital.   He was a 50 year member of Monroe Lodge #22, F. & A.M. in Bloomington, the Burton Woolery Post #18 of the American Legion and the Northside Exchange Club.  He was formerly a member of the Bloomington Exchange Club. 

     Church was an important part of his life.  He helped teach Sunday School classes and worked with Vacation Bible School.  He served as treasurer at St. Mark's United Methodist Church of which he was a founding member and later at Northside Christian Church.  He valued being able to help others.

     His biggest hobby was his great interest in model railroading.  He and Judy built a 4' by 16' HO scale layout which turned out to be a big thing for the great grandchildren.  In addition, he enjoyed vacationing with family, listening to gospel music and entertaining his seven great grandchildren.

    John is survived by his wife, Judith "Judy" (Douglas) Pritchett, one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Tom Arthur of Dickinson, TX, two sons and daughters-in-law; David and Kay Pritchett of Lawrenceburg, IN and Tim and Valerie Pritchett of Bloomington, four grandchildren; Brian Arthur, Beth Wooley, Andrea Pritchett and Christopher Pritchett, currently serving his third deployment with the U.S. Air Force in Bagdad, Iraq,  seven great grandchildren and two sisters, Vivian Calhoun of Lafayette, In and Carol Brashaber of Terre Haute, IN. and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

            He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie (Cowden) Pritchett in 1986, one grandson, Michael Pritchett in 2005 and one brother, Sylvian "Sid" Pritchett in 2003.

             Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2011 at Northside Christian Church, 3993 N. Prow Rd, Bloomington with Pastor Glen Stidd officiating.  Burial will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens.  Friends may call at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd. 37 on Sunday from 2:00-8:00 p.m.  Masonic Memorial services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m.  There will also be one hour of calling at the church prior to the services on Monday. 

            Memorial contributions may be made to Northside Christian Church or to the American Cancer Society in care of Allen Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.