Billy Max Pritchett, 88, of Remington, formerly of Wheatfield passed away at 11:50 pm, Friday, October 24, 2014 at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer. He was born on December 18, 1925 in Bald Knob, Arkansas to the late Edgar L. and Lillian M. (Edwards) Pritchett. He married the love of his life, Virginia M. Hessling who proceded him in death on February 21, 2006. Billy was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in the Battle of the Bulge. He then worked at and retired from the Indiana State Highway Department as a Rest Area Park Attendant. He was a member of American Legion Post 280 in Remington, a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the National Rifle Association. He was a devout supporter of veterans programs and also a supporter of the American Heart Association. He is survived by his children, Helen I. Walter (husband: Otto) of Landstuhl, Germany, Billy H. Pritchett (wife: Patti) of Monticello, Sharon L. Marin (husband: Dan) of Remington, Judith M. Emerick (husband: George) of DeMotte; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Along with his lovely wife, Virginia and his parents, Edgar and Lillian, Billy was preceded in death by his 7 siblings, Cecil E., Wesley L., Mildred P., Ruth I., Jasper E., Annie S., William N.; and a daughter Rosemary. A celebration of life and gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:00 am until time of service at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Interment will immediately follow at Remington Cemetery, Remington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Billy's name to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Indiana Veterans Home, 3851 North River Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906 Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com