Overseer George Edward Pritchett Sr.

George Edward Pritchett, Sr., was born August 4, 1948, in Centrevillle, Maryland. He was the son of George Ellsworth Pritchett, Sr., and the late Marie Cheers Tingle. God called him to his eternal home on April 28, 2020, at his home in Dover, DE. George grew up and was educated in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. He was a member of the 1967 graduating class of Queen Anne’s County High School. He furthered his studies at Chesapeake College, the University of Baltimore and Delaware Technical and Community College. Following graduation from high school, George held various jobs. His last full-time employment was at Johnson Controls in Middletown, Delaware. He was employed there for 42 years before illness forced him to retire. George married Catherine Doreen Christy, on May 26, 1984, in Havre de Grace, MD. Together, they raised their children, Jacqueline, George Jr., Tamara, Jason and Jermar. George fought sickle cell anemia and several other chronic, life threatening illnesses. In April, 2008, George had a severe sickle cell crisis, which kept him hospitalized and in rehabilitation for more than two months. He recuperated at home and was able to return to work in the fall of 2008. His illnesses forced him to retire in 2010. But George never liked to stay at home, and was able to get several part-time or temporary security jobs. He worked over the years for Smith’s Transportation Service, Sunstate Security and Allied Universal Security Service, all in Dover DE. George also loved to cut his grass and for several years, he had his own part-time lawn service. In 1979, George accepted his call to preach the gospel and preached his initial sermon at Wright’s A.M.E. Church, Elkton, MD (Pastor Rev. Lee P Washington). George did ministerial studies at Bethel A.M.E. Church, Baltimore, MD and C.U.T.S. (Center for Urban Theological Studies), Philadelphia, PA. He was ordained Elder at Faith Unity Fellowship Ministries (Bishop Robert M. Pritchett) in 1989, and was assigned as Assistant Pastor, serving in that capacity until 1995, when he left to start Faith Unity Fellowship Ministries, Baltimore, MD. Along with his wife, Elder Catherine Doreen Pritchett, he served a small but faithful congregation for three years. This branch closed in 1998, and later that same year reopened in Smyrna DE. They relocated to Dover, DE and Elder George served his congregation until illness forced him to retire in 2013. In 1998, he was appointed Overseer, covering Faith Unity Fellowship and other umbrella Churches in Virginia, Maryland and New York. He served as Overseer until his death. Overseer George, at one time enjoyed motorcycles and was a member of the Thunderguards Motorcycle Club. He also loved antique cars and trucks, and was a member of Soul Riders Car Club. Fishing and watching wrestling were among his favorite pastimes. He was a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan. Overseer George Pritchett leaves to mourn, his wife of 35 years, Pastor Catherine Doreen Pritchett; sons, George Pritchett, Jr. of Chestertown, MD, Jason Leigh of Dover, DE and Jermar Pritchett (Liana) of Dover, DE; daughter, Tamara Pritchett of Dover, DE; 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; his father George Ellsworth Pritchett Sr. (Betty) of Annapolis, MD; siblings, George Ellsworth Pritchett Jr, Cheryl Chew (Boyor), Charles Pritchett, Gloria Roane (Pablo) and Irving Pritchett (Rose) all of Annapolis, Barbara Hynson of Baltimore, MD, Joshua Hynson of Wilmington, DE, Gerald Hynson of Dover, DE, Joan Cheers of New Castle, DE and Beatrice Derrick of New Castle, DE; special cousins Sylvia Griffin of Church Hill, MD and Bishop Robert Pritchett of Centreville MD; special family of in-laws from Havre de Grace, MD - three brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law; several aunts, uncles, other relatives and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather Marie and Henry Tingle and daughter Jacqueline Pritchett.

Overseer George Edward Pritchett Sr.

August 4, 1948 - April 28, 2020