Arthur Ray Pritchard, age 89, of Utica, passed away after a long illness at his daughter's home in West Virginia, on March 10, 2023 . Arthur was born on March 16, 1933, to the late Charles Earl and Annetta Mildred (Nyhart) Pritchard in Jefferson Twp.

He enjoyed tractor pulls, going bowling and camping, and woodworking.  Arthur was a member of the Newark Eagles FOE 387 and the Newark Druids.

He is survived by his children, Penny Jo Cottrill, Larry Joe (Laura) Pritchard, Bradley Joe (Debbie) Pritchard, Brenda Jo (Dana) Reed; stepchildren, Chris Maring, Kim Dunlap; grandchildren, Angela, Johnny, Samantha, Sabrina, Luke, Amanda, Cassandra, Marlie, Zowie, Jeremy, Joe, and Jason; step grandchildren, Amanda, Tara, Brady, Brody, Dylan, Terri, Kerri, William; brother, F. Rondale Pritchard; nieces, Ronda (Patrick) Fought, Roxann (Douglas) Henry, Kelly (David) Best.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara J. Pritchard; son, Johnny Ray Pritchard; sister-in-law, Juanita Pritchard.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 11:30 - 12:30 PM with a Private burial.

Online condolences can be made to www.law-bakerfuneralhome.com