James Steven Pritchard, age 59, of Benton IL, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Franklin Hospital Emergency Room in Benton.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Family and Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Mr. Pritchard was born on November 5, 1957 in Benton, IL the son of James Louis Pritchard and June Delorise (Priddy) Pritchard. He married the former Julee Ann Ramsey on May 3, 1998, and she preceded him in death on November 5, 2006.
Steven served his Country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and loved to fish. He worked as a truck driver, and was a member of the First Christian Church of Benton
He is survived by a son James C. Pritchard and wife Ashley of Ewing, IL; a daughter Keisha Pritchard of Benton; four grandchildren: James Isaac Pritchard, Haven Wilkerson, Gaven Wilkerson, and Taven Wilkerson; two sisters: Pam Cross of Benton, and Patti Fitzpatrick of Benton.
He was preceded in death by his father; paternal and maternal grandparents; and his wife. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the graveside service on Saturday. To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Steven, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.
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