Donald "Donnie" Edward Pritchett Jr.

Donald “Donnie” Edward Pritchett, Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the age of 63. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald Edward Pritchett, Sr. and Betty Jean Miller Pritchett; and his brother Christopher Pritchett. He is the beloved husband of 44 years of Myra Lefort Pritchett. He is the cherished father of Brent Pritchett (Torry), Natalie Pritchett, and Douglas Pritchett. He is the devoted grandfather of Makenzie Conley, Alexander Pritchett, Luke Pritchett, Colton Pritchett, and Jasper Pritchett. He is the loving brother of Dwayne Pritchett (Christine), Sandra Neal (Wendall), Tina Pierce (Gary), Julie Gonzalez (Jose), and Rodney Pritchett (Dawn). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and many good friends. Donnie was a long-time employee of Cytec/ Evonik. An avid Saints fan, Donnie enjoyed music, car racing, and camping. Above all, his passion was spending time with his grandkids and the rest of his family. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. A special thank you to Ronnie Farber for his friendship and loving care of Donnie. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, September 7, 2019 beginning at 8:00 AM followed by a Memorial Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA. Interment Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie, LA.