Mr. Johnnie Pringles' Obituary
Johnnie Pringles was born February 16,1938 to the late Johnnie and Anna Bell Pringles in Meridian, Mississippi. Johnnie received his education in the Stevenson Public Schools in Meridian. Johnnie accepted Christ and was baptized at St. Paul Baptist Church in Russell, Mississippi by Pastor Terry Anderson, where he remained a faithful member. Johnnie worked for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan, retiring after twenty five years. Among Johnnie's list of hobbies were fishing, camping, hunting; classic cars, cooking and sports, especially football and basketball. He loved his road trips to visit his children, and spending time with cousins Sonny Man and Ruby Lee. Johnnie's favorite saying, "I will get a switch from a tree and whip your fanny." Johnnie departed this life November 1, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory, twelve children. Ken Heath (Oya), Wheaton, II. Jon Pringles, Joliet, II. Tyroyce Pringles (Marisa), Brooklyn Park, Mn. Alisa Pringles and Evangela Pringles, Romeoville, II. Courtney Pringles, Lisle, II. Rickey Holt (Lisa), Rhonda Holt both of Meridian. Falishea Porter (Ervin) Southfield, Ml. Wilma Solomon-Love, LaAnna Simmons (Derrick), Johnnetta Berry (Alondrea) all of Detroit, Ml. One brother, Jason Martin, three sisters, Marilyn Lee, Gloria McDowell (Larry), Elweese Cole. One aunt, Audrey Mae Jackson, all of Meridian. Nineteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.
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