Hubert Pritchett Obituary

Hubert Harvy Pritchett, 82, passed away March 30, 2019 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Hubert was born January 5, 1937 in Parsons, Kansas. He was the son of James Harvy and Ruby Delite (Forshey) Pritchett, Lawrence, KS. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1955.

He served in the U.S. National Guard and the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He was an elder at North Lawrence Christian Church. He worked for Hallmark Cards for 40 years. In retirement, he worked as a marshal at Alvamar Golf Course. He also enjoyed ushering at KU sporting events. His hobbies were bowling in both the regular and senior leagues, playing golf, and visiting with his neighbors and friends.

Hubert married Mary Constance "Connie" Lipp on January 20, 1961 in Miami, Oklahoma.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Connie; his daughter, Sheree L. Bower (Tom), Burleson, TX; sister, Mildred M. Fergus (Lyle), Lecompton, KS; Brother, Jerry D. Pritchett (Sherry), Surprise, AZ; three grandchildren: Krista Walsh, Burleson, TX; Amber Holt (Austin), Mesquite, TX; Joshua Bower (Emily), Fort Smith, AR; as well as nephews, nieces and cousins.

He was preceded in death by parents, James and Ruby, and daughter Deborah C. Prentice (Jim), Lawrence, KS.

The family will greet friends for a visitation from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Funeral service will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary at 10:30 am. Burial with military honors will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to North Lawrence Christian Church and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Online condolences may be posted at warrenmcelwain.com