Jack Thomas Prewitt

Jack Thomas Prewitt, 84 of Fordyce died Friday May 29, 2020 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. Born August 27, 1935 at Louisville, MS, he was the son of the late Thomas Hillary Prewitt and Ruth Woodward Champion Prewitt. He was a paint contractor and a member of Beech Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Shankles Prewitt; a sister, Audrey Rich and brother-in-law Jake Rich.
Jack is survived by two sons, Bryan Prewitt (Alicia) of Conway, Bobby Prewitt (Becky) of Sherwood; one daughter, Lisa Gilliam (Leland) of Thornton; one sister, Lillian Mooney of Florida; three brothers-in-law, Phil Shankles (Alva) of Fordyce, Paul Shankles (Annette) of Redfield, Stanley Shankles (Debbie) of Hampton; one sister-in-law, Kay Shankles of Fordyce; ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .