Mr. Ralph Harrison Prewitt, loving husband, father and grandfather, 74, of Connelly Springs, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, August 14, 2023.
Ralph was born on October 10, 1948 in Burke County to the late Leonard Prewitt and Hazel Poteat Prewitt. He was an active member of Mount Gilead Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a man of faith, who served the Lord by the way he lived and loved others. Ralph graduated Salem High School in 1966 and went on to experience a long career in the textile industry, and in later years served as a mentor to young men while working at the Morganton Correctional Facility. Ralph loved vintage cars, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and loved ones.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Helen Conley, Shirley Prewitt and Gay Prewitt.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Susan York Prewitt of the home, and one son, Travis Prewitt and wife Rayna Collins Prewitt. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Sydney (25), Sean (23) and Sophia (20), a brother, Gary Prewitt and wife Sherron, a sister, Jackie Holland and husband Jim, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Mount Gilead Baptist Church, with Rev. Randy Cook officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Amorem Hospice of Valdese, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690 or to Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, 4264 Mt. Gilead Ch. Rd., Connelly Springs, NC 28612.
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Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Prewitt family.