Thomas A. Pritchard

Thomas A. Pritchard, 62, died suddenly in his Ocean Springs home on Saturday, May 5, 2012. He was born on May 6, 1949 in Coral Gables, FL and resided on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1974. He graduated from the University of Florida, Class of 1971, where he played baseball and was one of the Gators most dedicated alumni. Mr. Pritchard continued his education at the University of Mississippi receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1974. He practiced law in Biloxi. Mr. Pritchard is preceded in death by his parents, John and Blodwyn Pritchard. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Maureen Rider Pritchard; his step-daughter, Johneen Nix of Atlanta, GA; sister, Karen Williamson and her husband, Tom of Washington State; mother-in-law, Joyce (Ben) Stuart; sisters-in-law, Linda (Buddy) Jumonville, Diane Allen; brother-in-law, Jimmy (Sarah) Rider ; numerous nieces and nephews all of Biloxi and members of his church family and many friends. Mr. Pritchard was a lifelong animal lover and will be deeply missed by his four-legged companion, Bailey. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Ocean Springs. Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to: Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 2755 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Spring, MS 39564. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is in charge of arrangements.