This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Sandy_Redmond Surnames: Pritchard, Earl, Thompson, Johnson, Carnel, Snyder, Sleath Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4059/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Originally published October 6, 1999, Homer Index James E. Pritchard, 60, of Coldwater, died Monday, September 27, 1999, at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Mr. Pritchard was born in Homer November 6, 1938, to George and Clairabel (Earl) Pritchard. He graduated from Homer High School in 1956 and attended Albion College for one year. He was an electrician, retiring from IBEW Local 445 in Battle Creek after 21 years. Mr. Pritchard enjoyed reading, traveling, wildlife, nature and his two dogs. He was a member of the Coldwater Eagles Club. In addition to his mother, Clairabel Thompson of Homer, survivors include his wife Sally; two daughters, Gina Pritchard of Albion and Jennifer (Steve) Johnson of Olivet; two sons, James R. (Karma) Pritchard of Meridian, Indiana, and Timothy (Mary) Pritchard of Ocqueoc; a stepdaughter, SharAnne (Joe) Carnell of Battle Creek; two stepsons, Steven Snyder of Orange, California, and Todd (Mari) Snyder of Marshall; a sister, Elizabeth (Chas) Sleath of Clancy, Montana; and seven grandchildren. There were no services; cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements were handled by Putnam Funeral Home of Coldwater. Memorial contributions may be made to the Branch County Humane Society or the American Cancer Society. NOTE: No relation to family. Information courtesty of Sharon Warner, Homer Index. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.