Mr. Ben William Pruitt, 82 of Vonzel Road, Sylacauga, Alabama passed away April 18, 2011. Mr. Pruitt was born on August 15, 1928 the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Pruitt. A Veteran of The United States Navy and retired truck driver of Akers Motor Lines. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Emma Sparks Pruitt and a grandson, Kyle Pruitt. Survivors include a son & daughter in law, Tony & Cindy Pruitt of Temple, daughter and son in law, Sybil & James Maddox of Sylacauga, AL; sons, Ed Martin of Sylacauga, AL and Donald Martin of Bowdon Jct. He is also survived by one sister, Margie Barnes f Danielsville, GA and a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 between the hours of 6 & 8 pm. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 2 pm from The Chapel of Hightower Funeral Home in Bremen with Reverend Don Evans officiating. Music will be provided by Terry Shadrix. Interment will follow in Mozley Memorial Gardens, Lithia Springs, GA.