Murray Council "M.C." Pruette, Jr.

Murray Council Pruette, Jr., better known as M.C., 96, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 20, 2026 at Summit Place of Kings Mountain. Born November 1, 1929 in Grover, NC, he was the son of the late Murray Council Pruette, Sr. and Ola Falls Pruette. M.C. graduated with the Grover High School class of 1948 and loved his hometown dearly for the rest of his life. He served his country honorably with the US Army during the Korean War and retired after a fulfilling 38 year career at Southern Bell/BellSouth/AT&T.

M.C. was an active, foundational member at First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain, where he took on any role he could to be of service, including stints as deacon, usher, and Sunday School superintendent. He was also a proud member of State Line Masonic Lodge #375 and a 32° Mason. M.C. enjoyed his brotherhood with the Masons very much and this fellowship was a big part of his life. Very community-minded, he was also a Shriner, a member of the Moss Lake Authority, and a Kings Mountain City Councilman from 1973 to '75.

M.C. spent as much time as he could in his Bible, even up to his final days. More than just a passive reader, he devoted himself to the study of Scripture and was steeped in the history and context of God's Word. He kept various passages posted all around his home on little notes to reinforce their relevance to his everyday life. He loved fixing things, spending time with his family, and doting on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 69 years: Joanne Bridges Pruette

Daughters: Sharon Chapman (Tim), Jenifer McCachren (Steve), and Andrea Whitesides (Tim), all of Kings Mountain

Sister: Elaine Pruette Anton of Grover, NC

Grandchildren: Kristin Shelton (H.G.), Rachel Canipe (Seth), Jeremy Tucker (Taylor), and Alex McCachren

Great-grandchildren: Reese Shelton, Cade Canipe, Cooper Canipe, and Molly Tucker

FUNERAL SERVICE: Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 2:00 P.M at First Baptist Church with Dr. John Sloan officiating

VISITATION: Sunday, May 24, 2026, prior to the service from 1:00 to 1:50 P.M. at First Baptist Church

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: Donations in M.C.'s memory may be made to First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain at 605 W. King St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or online at www.fbckm.com/give or to The Masonic Home for Children at 600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565 or online at www.mhc-oxford.org

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