Deacon Elgient Lowell Pritchett was born in Hampton, Virginia on June 12, 1934, to the late James and Florence Watts Pritchett. He entered into his eternal rest at Camden
Health and Rehabilitation Center on February 23, 2024.

At an early age, Deacon Pritchett accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at First Baptist Church in Hampton Virginia and became active in the youth programs of the church during his childhood years.

He received his formal education in the Hampton Public Schools and graduated high school from the George P. Phenix High School. Upon graduating, he attended North
Carolina Agricultural & Technical College, now North Carolina Agricultural Technical University. He later transferred to Winston Salem Teachers College, now Winston Salem State University. Shortly after enrolling at Winston Salem Teachers College, a young lady named Carrye Whitaker caught his eye. Unfortunately, Carrye had absolutely no interest in him. However, through perseverance and determination, he was able to win
her over.

Later, during his college years, he was drafted to the United States Army where he
proudly served as a Military Policeman at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. When he returned to Winston Salem Teachers College to complete his undergraduate studies, he
and Carrye continued their love for one another. As love never fails, on December 25,1960, he married his college sweetheart, Carrye Whitaker and a marriage was formed which covered a span of 63 years.
During his marriage to Carrye, it was not uncommon during the early years for him to be out of town playing his saxophone with the Blue Mooners. When playing with the band, his memory could be enhanced to play any tune whenever the person requesting a special tune put enough cash in the bell of his horn. While he loved his saxophone, he continued to love the military and served an additional 12 years in the Army National Guard.

Deacon Pritchett was the proud father of two children, Valencia Gayle Pritchett Williams and Jan Elliott Pritchett. He never missed an opportunity to let others know how proud he was of his family. When the family would tell him not to brag, he would always respond with one of his original quotes “Let he who has a horn toot it”

In his professional career, Deacon Pritchett furthered his academic studies and received a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision from Virginia State University. He left a lasting impact on generations of students during his career as a teacher and assistant principal that spanned over a period of 36 years. Just like his biological children and grandchildren, he was proud of so many of his former students.

Deacon Pritchett was a member of the National Association of Educators, the North Carolina Association of Educators, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., the Shriners and he was also a Prince Hall Mason where he was bestowed the 33rd Degree.

Twenty-one years ago, Deacon Elgient and Deaconess Carrye moved to Greensboro to be closer to family. Upon moving to Greensboro, they united with Providence Baptist Church where Deacon Pritchett was a faithful and active member until his health began to decline.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents; Charles and Ida Watts, parents; James and Florence Pritchett; siblings; Harold Pritchett, Sr. and Earl B. Pritchett, Sr.; son-in-law; Reverend James “Alexander” Williams, Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and dedicated wife Carrye Whitaker Pritchett, two children; Valencia Gayle Pritchett Williams, Randleman, NC, and Jan Elliott Pritchett (Wanda), Greensboro, NC; four grandchildren; James Alexander Williams, Jr. (Clara Brooke), Lexington, NC, Victoria Gabrielle Williams, Roanoke VA, Kailey
Elizabeth Pritchett and Ashley Frances Pritchett, Greensboro, NC, one brother-in-law: Joshua Whitaker; Chester PA; Four Nieces; Danita Allen (Jeffrey), Deborah Inman (Stanley), Cheryl Palmer, and Wanda Alston; Four Nephews; Earl Pritchett, Jr, Harold Pritchett, Jr, Hiram Pritchett, and Hamilton Pritchett, a neighbor and friend, Beverly Williams, who has been an angel to the family, three neighborly grandchildren; Siarrah, Jasmine Banks, and Mateo Holdsclaw (his little buddy), along with a host of relatives and friends.

Faithful Message
There is hope if you believe it
There is strength if you seek it
There is love if you share it
And faith if you keep it

A Funeral Service to honor him will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 11am; Providence Baptist Church 1106 Tuscaloosa Street Greensboro, NC 27406. Visitation at 10:30am.

Burial will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 10am in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC