Joel Gerard Pritchard

Joel Gerard Pritchard, age 61 of Clarkesville, passed away September 24, 2024.

Born in Johnson City, Tennessee on April 30, 1963, Joel was the son of the late John and Carole Pickett Pritchard.  Joel was a truck driver most all of his life.  He was and owner and operator with P & P Trucking and later with C J P Trucking.  Of the Baptist faith, Joel enjoyed listening to country music and watching NASCAR.  He also loved to get in on some good karaoke.  In addition to his parents, Joel is preceded in death by brothers Bobby Eugene Pritchard and James Riley Pritchard. 

Survivors include his wife Joan Stitt Pritchard of Clarkesville, son James Paul Brock of Banks County, daughter Melissa McNulty (Shawn) of Clarkesville, brother Brian Edward Pritchard of Gonzalez, Louisiana, grandchildren Blake Brock, Nick Brock and Brandon Brock, as well as two nieces and extended family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Pastor Chuck Johnson, officiating.  Interment will follow the service in Hillside Gardens Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 6-8 PM.

An online guest book is available for the family by visiting  www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.

Funeral arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256

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