Roy Edward Pritchard, age 90, of Rutherfordton, NC, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home.

A native of Rutherford County, Roy was the son of the late Arby Prichard and the late Gertrude Pritchard. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley McEntire, and seven of his siblings. Roy was a member of Little White Country Church for many years. He liked to be outdoors and enjoyed cutting his grass. Roy was a devoted and loving husband and father.

Roy is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Faye Pritchard, his three brothers and their families, Claude Pritchard, Roger Prichard, and Troy Pritchard, two grandchildren, Philip Scott McEntire Sr., and Brigit Harris, and four great-grandchildren, Philip Scott McEntire Jr., Tyler Harris, Angela Harris, and Krista Harris.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Little White Country Church. The funeral service will be at Little White Country Church at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 20, 2025 with Reverend Buddy Campbell and Reverend Paul Nelon officiating. Interment will be at Little White Country Church. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.