DONALD PRITCHARD

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Donald C. Pritchard, 83, of North Little Rock died Saturday, May 16, 1998.

He was born Dec. 17, 1914, at Guthrie, Okla., son of George Harrison and Frankie Spencer Pritchard. He was married to Jane Sheehan. She preceded him in death.

He retired in 1976 after 32 years of service with Fort Roots Veterans Hospital, where he was the administrator of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving as an officer in the U.S. Army.

He received his bachelor's degree and participated in football at Southeast Missouri State College where his father was a professor. He earned his master's degree in physical education from the University of Texas.

Pritchard was a charter member of Lakewood United Methodist Church, member of the Association of Retired Federal Employees and a member of the U.S. Tennis Association.

He is survived by a daughter, Jane Sheehan Pritchard.

Friends may call at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock from 7 to 9 p.m. today.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Ann Jefferies will officiate.