Kenneth ""Butch"" Pritchard, age 67, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Alva and Jessie Pritchard; and a brother, L.J. Pritchard.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Brenda Pritchard; a son Chris (Shelly) Pritchard; and a daughter, Sharon (Ed) Scarborough; a brother, Dooney Pritchard; two sisters, Thelma Gartman and Bobbie Ann White; five grandchildren, Marissa Pritchard, Brittney Scarborough, Devin Pritchard, Trevor Pritchard, and Sydney Knuff; and three great-grandchildren, Zaiden Pritchard, Lilly Scarborough and Carter Scarborough.
Butch was lifelong resident of Gulfport and a graduate of Gulfport High School. He worked in heavy construction most of his life and made a living and enjoyed playing music and singing in bands. He enjoyed coaching his children's sporting events and was known as ""Bear Cat"" at his son's baseball games.
The family wishes to thank all those who supported and helped after Butch became ill.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.