McMinnville resident and Erie, PA native Duane Pritchett, age 58, was born August 30, 1963 and died December 6, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. A retired Steelworker and Christian, he was the son of the late Everett and Beatrice Perry Pritchett. Mr. Pritchett was married January 16, 1985 to Sherry Bratcher Pritchett of McMinnville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Laura Barnes and Samantha Pritchett both of McMinnville and Evan (Lindsey) Pritchett of Cookeville, TN; brother, Daryl (Lisa) Pritchett of McMinnville and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2021 in High's Chapel with Rex Boles officiating. Burial will follow in the Center Hill Cemetery @ Hills Creek. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 11:00 a.m. until time of service Thursday at High's. Full military honors will be administered by the VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173 Honor Guards. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.