Tommy Pruett

June 8, 1956 - January 12, 2021

Robert Thomas (Tommy) Pruett, Jr. passed away on January 12, 2021, at age 64. He was born June 8, 1956 to the late Robert Thomas Pruett, Sr. and the late Mary Jo Pruett. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Pruett, son, Andrew Pruett (Nora McFaddin), daughter Stephanie Crumpton (BJ) and his grandson, Beckett Crumpton, who will miss his Pop. He is also survived by his brothers, Ronnie Pruett (Marissa) and John Pruett (Lori); Father in law, Wade McCune; brothers in law, Larry Heintz (Sarah), Eddie Heintz, and Kenny McCune (Lisa); sister in law Karen McCune; as well as his nieces and nephews. Tommy was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Averett College with a bachelor’s degree in science and Master’s in business. He worked at the Danville Area Training Center and Danville Life Saving Crew as Executive Director and was a volunteer member of the Danville Life Saving Crew since 1977. He had a passion for EMS and was a National Registered Paramedic and Educational Coordinator for the Office of EMS. Tommy was well known across the state as an EMS educator and loved to teach. He received multiple awards while serving in EMS. He was a member of Mount Hermon Baptist Church and served on the worship team and was a member of the Kiwanis club. Friends and family will gather on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Mount Hermon Baptist Church to honor and celebrate his life. Attendees are reminded to wear face coverings and maintain social distancing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew 202 Christopher Lane Danville VA 24541. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Pruett family. Livestream available http://www.mhbchurch.com/