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Charles Pruitt

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Charles Pruitt
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 58th district
In office
1970–1985
Succeeded byCharles J. Walker
Personal details
Born(1930-05-28)May 28, 1930
Huntsville, Alabama, US
DiedAugust 5, 1985(1985-08-05) (aged 55)
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 1960)
Children3

Charles W. Pruitt (May 28, 1930 – August 5, 1985) was an American politician and Tennessee State Representative from Nashville, representing the 58th district from 1970 until 1985.

Pruitt was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama and moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1949. He married Mary Johnson in 1960 and had three children. Pruitt was employed by the Western Electric Company.[1][2] Pruitt died of a heart attack in 1985, while still in office.[3] His vacant seat was first filled by Charles J. Walker, appointed by the Metro Council, then by his widow Mary after a special election held October 15, 1985.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Tennessee General Assembly-Charles Pruitt
  2. ^ 94th Tennessee General Assembly-Charles Pruitt
  3. ^ "Rep. Charles Pruitt of Nashville dies at 55". Kingsport Times-News. Kingsport, Tennessee. August 5, 1985. p. 3. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  4. ^ "Pruitt's Widow Reveals Plans To Seek 58th Seat". The Tennessean. Nashville, Tennessee. October 8, 1985. p. 14. Retrieved September 20, 2020.