James P. PROUTY, 64, of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in UPMC Williamsport.
A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 2, 2021 in the West Pike Baptist Church.
Born April 9, 1957, in Pike Twp., he was the son of Clarence C. and Bessie L. Knickerbocker Prouty. On November 11, 1987, in West Pike, he married the former Barbara Russell, who survives. A 1975 graduate of Galeton High School, he was employed as a truck driver by Earl F. Dean, Inc. James was a member of the West Pike Baptist Church, where he had served as deacon, Sunday school superintendent, and teen Sunday school teacher.
Surviving besides his wife, Barbara, are: two sons, Justin (fiancée Briana Massey) Prouty and Tyler (Miranda Wight) Prouty, both of Ulysses; adopted son, Marvin “Bubba” McNatt of Ulysses; two grandchildren, Annabelle and Silas; three brothers, Rev. John (June) Prouty, Lloyd (Mary) Prouty, and Stanley (Carolyn) Prouty, all of Ulysses; two sisters, Betty (James) Decker of West Winfield, NY and Jean Larnerd of Berwick; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Herman Prouty.
A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 2, 2021 in the West Pike Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to West Pike Baptist Church, c/o Carolyn Prouty, 3439 Loucks Mills Road, Ulysses, PA 16948.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
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