Charles Pruitt Explained

Charles Pruitt
State House1:Tennessee
District1:58th
Term Start1:1970
Term End1:1985
Succeeded1:Charles J. Walker
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:28 May 1930
Birth Place:Huntsville, Alabama, US
Death Place:Nashville, Tennessee, US
Children:3

Charles W. Pruitt (May 28, 1930 – August 5, 1985) was an American politician and Tennessee State Representative from Nashville, representing the 58th district from 1970 until 1985.

Pruitt was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama and moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1949. He married Mary Johnson in 1960 and had three children. Pruitt was employed by the Western Electric Company.[1] [2] Pruitt died of a heart attack in 1985, while still in office.[3] His vacant seat was first filled by Charles J. Walker, appointed by the Metro Council, then by his widow Mary after a special election held October 15, 1985.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=YKJLAQAAMAAJ&q=Charles+Pruitt+tennessee Tennessee General Assembly-Charles Pruitt
  2. http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/archives/94GA/Members/h58.htm 94th Tennessee General Assembly-Charles Pruitt
  3. News: Rep. Charles Pruitt of Nashville dies at 55. Kingsport Times-News. 3. August 5, 1985. Kingsport, Tennessee. September 20, 2020.
  4. Web site: Pruitt's Widow Reveals Plans To Seek 58th Seat. The Tennessean. Nashville, Tennessee. October 8, 1985. 14. September 20, 2020.