Born on March 6, 1931, he was the son of the late Leotha Page Pritchett and Ruby Olive McDaniel Pritchett. In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Alyce Yvonne Pritchett, his daughters, Mandy and Melanie Pritchett, his brother, Charles Pritchett, and his sister, Evelyn Pritchett. 

Edward is survived by his sons, David Anthony Pritchett and George Workman, and his daughters, Lisa Laughery and Shelly Smalley. 

A funeral service will be held at 12p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison. Graveside service will follow at Culpeper National Cemetery.