Douglas E. Pritchard, 53, of Strasburg Twp., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 4, 2023, after an unexpected medical event, while riding his bike with friends, his favorite hobby. Born in Wooster, Ohio, he was the son of Donald E. and Margaret Ann (Franks) Pritchard. He was the loving husband of Christal (Jones) Pritchard for over 26 years. Doug was a pilot for Southwest Airlines for 21 years. He was a Class of 1993 graduate of the Air Force Academy and served in the Air Force for 21 years, with combat hours in the KC-135 and instructor hours in the T-37. Doug served wholeheartedly as an elder at Oak Hill Fellowship Church and poured his life into many. Doug’s love for Jesus and devotion to family, friends, and church defined him.
In addition to his parents and wife, Doug leaves behind four children: Julia, Noah, Andrew, and David. Also surviving is his beloved granddaughter, Aletheia, and sister, Kathy Fisher. A memorial service will be held at Mission Church, 651 Lampeter Rd., Lancaster, PA on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ben Miller officiating. The family will receive friends at Oak Hill Fellowship Church, 1 W. 4th St., Quarryville, PA on Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Traditional interment in the Mt. Hope United Methodist Cemetery will be private. Kindly omit flowers, instead consider a contribution in Doug’s memory to Oak Hill Fellowship Church. Arrangements entrusted to Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville. Comments are closed.
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