Wednesday, September 24, 2025 9:53 am

Roy Edward Pritchard, age 90, of Rutherfordton, NC, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

A native of Rutherford County, Roy was the son of the late Arby Prichard and the late Gertrude Pritchard. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley McEntire, and seven of his siblings.

Roy was a member of Little White Country Church for many years.

Roy is survived by his wife of 70 years, Faye Pritchard, his three brothers and their families, Claude Pritchard, Roger Prichard, and Troy Pritchard, two grandchildren, Philip Scott McEntire Sr., and Brigit Harris, and four great-grandchildren, Philip Scott McEntire Jr., Tyler Harris, Angela Harris, and Krista Harris.

The funeral was held at Little White Country Church on September 20 with Rev. Buddy Campbell and Rev. Paul Nelon officiating.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.