OBIT: William Ward PRITT, 2005, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  Pritt, William Ward  05/19/05  Daily American
  
  William Ward Pritt, 50, succumbed to a six week cancer battle at the Lower Cape
  Fear Hospice Care Center, Wilmington, N.C., on May 10, 2005. He was born in
  Meyersdale, on March 29, 1955, the son of Martha Harding and the late Ernest L.
  Pritt. He was also predeceased by his beloved stepfather, William H. Garman.
  Surviving are his mother, Martha Garman; two sisters: Peggy Pritt Raber
  (Robert), Sandra Garman Cline (William); nephews: Brandon, Brett and Joshua
  Raber; a stepson, Dennis Axelson; and a host of wonderful friends. His formal
  education began at Salisbury-Elk Lick schools, the Kiski School, Penn State,
  University of South Carolina, and lastly, Sherman College of Straight
  Chiropractic, where he earned a Doctorate. He opened his office, Inlet
  Chiropractic, in Little River, S.C. Billy also held a Captain's license from
  the U.S. Coast Guard and enjoyed piloting ships on the high seas. Billy was a
  charter member of the Elks Lodge 2679 Calabash, where he served as a chaplain.
  His hobby was sailing and boat building. In lieu of flowers, contributions may
  be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center, 725 Wellington
  Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401. Friends and family were received at home and
  joined in a celebration of Life service held on the high seas as per Billy's
  request on Saturday, May 14, 2005
  
  PRITT, William W. 05/10/05 The New Republic
   March 29, 1955 - May 10, 2005 

    William Ward Pritt, 50, succumbed to a six week cancer battle at the Lower
  Cape Fear Hospice Care Center, Wilmington, N.C. on Tuesday, May 10, 2005. 
    He was born in Meyersdale, on March 29, 1955, the son of Martha Harding and
  the late Ernest L. Pritt. 
    He was also predeceased by his beloved stepfather, William H. Garman. 
    Surviving are his mother, Martha Garman; two sisters: Peggy Pritt Raber
  (Robert), Sandra Garman Cline (William), nephews: Brandon, Brett, and Joshua
  Raber; a stepson, Dennis Axelson, and a host of wonderful friends. 
    His formal education began at Salisbury-Elk Lick schools, the Kiski School,
  Penn State, University of South Carolina, and lastly, Sherman College of
  Straight Chiropractic, where he earned a Doctorate. He opened his office, Inlet
  Chiropractic, in Little River, S.C. Billy also held a Captain's license from the
  US Coast Guard and enjoyed piloting ships on the high seas. Billy was a charter
  member of the Elks Lodge #2679 Calabash, where he served as a chaplain. 
    His hobby was sailing and boat building. 
    Billy was witty, wise, and wonderful and left us much too soon. He wanted you
  not to feel sorrow for him, but for you to rejoice in the love of your family
  and the beauty of nature that surrounds us. 
    William was there for all of us, like a bridge over troubled waters a 70's
  song that he loved. 
    A memorial service will be held on the high seas per Billy's request with a
  date to be announced. 
    In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice
  and LifeCare Center, 725 Wellington Avenue, Wilmington, NC  28401.