Robert “Robby” H. Pritchard III passed at the age of 62 on February 10, 2025 in Denham Springs, Louisiana. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to his parents Robert “Bob” H. Pritchard Jr. and Janet A. Pritchard. He was a member of Live Oak Church and enjoyed spending his time with family, cooking outdoors, fishing, and watching L.S.U. football. He will be dearly missed by all those who had the joy of knowing and loving him.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years Decky Pritchard, mother Janet A. Pritchard, daughters Jamyne Edmond (John), Mallory Bosarge (Seth), and Molly the Border Collie, sons Jay Nelson (Lindsey) and Reed Pritchard, grandchildren Sidney Thibodeaux, Rowan Nelson, Rhyli, Josh Jr., and Jace Johnson, Taylor and Connor Edmond, and Luke and Amelia Bosarge, sister Kimberly Taylor, brother-in-law Bobby, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.
He is preceded in death by his father Robert “Bob” H. Pritchard Jr.
Pallbearers will be Jay Nelson, Reed Pritchard, John Edmond, Seth Bosarge, Lance Perkins, Ducote Jennings, Jace Johnson, and Josh Johnson Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Taylor, Kevin Bates, and Connor Edmond.
Junior pallbearer is Rowan Nelson.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research hospital at stjude.org or to Live Oak Church.
A special thank you to Dr. Mark Crosby and Reverend Stephen Hebert of Live Oak Church as well as other staff members, Bryan Bienvenu, MD., Shaun Accardo, MD., Kathryn M. Templeton, NP., Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office motorcades, Watson Fire Department, and Acadian Ambulance Department.
There will be a visitation held at Live Oak Church on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 10am to 12:30pm with a service starting at 12:30pm. Burial will follow at 2:00pm at Greenoaks Cemetery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
6 comments
Kasey Courtney
February 20, 2025 at 4:04 pm
Thinking of you and your family at this time. My heart and prayers go out to you all, along with hopes for somehow finding peace and strength to get through this. I didn’t know Mr. Robby that well, but every time i’ve ever had the privilege to see or chat with him – it stood out to me that he had a truly cheerful, fun-loving presence. Cheers to you, Mr. Robby, Mrs. Decky, Mrs. Kim, Mr. Bobby, Reed, Mallory, Seth, Luke, Amelia and family/friends. We could use more good people in the world like all of you.
Sue Hoge
February 17, 2025 at 5:04 pm
Decky, we’re lifting you and your family in prayer for peace that only the Lord can give.
Jeffrey M Ogden
February 15, 2025 at 12:40 am
Rest in peace old friend.
Anna S. Noel
February 14, 2025 at 9:33 pm
May God grant you and the family the strength, courage, and love to make it through this difficult time. Sending love and prayers to you and the family.
Janie Johnson
February 14, 2025 at 9:02 pm
Decky my love and prayers are with you and your family. Robby was a sweet and kind man. It was our privilege to have known him. May God give you peace and strength during your time of sorrow.
Janie and Leo Johnson
Jeanne’ Payne
February 13, 2025 at 8:19 pm
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray you find peace and comfort during this time.
Sending lots of love,
Jeanné