Kenneth Blair Pruett Jr.

Kenneth Blair Pruett Jr. “LugNut”, 54, of Paragould, originally of Gaston County, N.C., was welcomed into his heavenly home on Feb. 12, 2022, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

He was born Feb. 25, 1967, in Cleveland County, N.C., to the late Kenneth Pruett Sr. and Belinda L. Pruett.

He leaves behind the love of his life and fiance, Lori Boesen of the home; sisters, Amy Gregory and Michelle Pruett, both of North Carolina; stepchildren, Dana and husband Danny Kennedy, William and wife Amber Boesen; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Wyatt Kennedy and Alyssa and Charlie Boesen, all of Gosnell; nieces, Brittany Leviner, Cheltsea and Kendra Gregory; nephew, Michael Wooten, all of North Carolina; two great-nieces and seven great-nephews. He also leaves behind many close friends that he loved and valued their presence in his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Blair Pruett Sr. and Belinda Leagon Pruett.

Blair loved muscle cars and drag racing. He loved fishing and riding his four-wheeler. He loved playing his guitars and singing. He loved his puppies, his grandbabies, family and friends so very much. He will be missed more then he’ll ever know.

Philips Funeral Home of Paragould is assisting the family.

The family will have a private service.

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