Robert C. (Bob) Pruet, Sr.

Robert Clyve Pruet, Sr.

Aiken, South Carolina - Mr. Robert Clyve Pruet, Sr., 90, of Aiken, SC entered into rest on October 22, 2020.

Mr. Pruet was a God fearing man who was a faithful husband and loving father and who served his country proudly in the military.

Mr. Pruet grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and was the son of the late Robert Alexander Pruet and the late Ruth Anne Lamb Pruet. After High School he enlisted in the U. S. Army and retired as Chief Warrant Officer after 20 years of service. He lived in McDuffie County, GA for over 40 years. Mr. Pruet was a school bus driver with the McDuffie County Board of Education and also worked as a U. S. Postal Service rural mail carrier for 10 years. He was a member of the Thomson Presbyterian Church, Southside Aiken Presbyterian Church and the A.J. Miller Masonic Lodge #204 where he was a Master Mason and earned his 50 year award in Thomson. Mr. Pruet enjoyed cattle farming and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pruet was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Janet Wilms Pruet.

Survivors include his daughter, Elizabeth P. Bentley of Lincolnton, GA; son, Robert C. Pruet, Jr. of Trenton, SC,  and grandson, Zachary Bentley of Lincolnton, GA.

A graveside service will be held at 11a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2020 in the Marshall Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Paul Reviere officiating.

If so desired memorials may be made to Thomson-McDuffie County Animal Shelter 802 Whiteoak Street, Thomson, Georgia 30824.

Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Robert Clyve  Pruet.