Alvin R. Pritchett Jr. (otherwise known as Sonny), age 81, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Sonny was born on May 30, 1944, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Alvin and Bertha Pritchett. From an early age, he showed an interest in construction and the trucking business due to being around his Uncle Clarence and cousin Jiggs Pritchett.

Sonny attended James Monroe High School where he met his future wife Sharon. They were married on February 1, 1963 and celebrated 61 years of marriage on February 1, 2024 prior to her passing on February 4, 2024.

Sonny dedicated over 53 years of his life to his trucking business. He started his business in 1961 and retired in 2014 following a heart attack in 2013. He took great pride in his profession and his equipment. During those 53 years, he hauled for many companies throughout the state. He also made many friends along the way and those friendships still exist to this day.

Outside of work, Sonny found joy in being involved in local NASCAR short track racing whether it was attending a race, sponsoring a car or being a car owner. He has many fond memories of his time racing. In the early 2000’s, he got out of short track racing and became involved in drag racing with his son Matt. He also enjoyed this as it provided time together for the whole family. He also enjoyed country and bluegrass music. He and Matt were able to attend several concerts to hear the bands that he enjoyed listening to.

After his retirement, he took on the role of caregiver for his wife Sharon as her health declined. He was devoted to her and seeing that her needs were met even as his health declined. After Sonny had several medical issues and the passing of Sharon, he came to live with his son Matt and Joanna. He enjoyed this time together with them. He was especially fond of her cooking but not so much when she would get him to try different foods. He looked forward to his sausage and egg or fried bologna and egg sandwiches for breakfast or lunch. On some days, Sonny and Joanna would go on a date for lunch or dinner when Matt was working. Sometimes, they went for ice cream but that was their secret and Matt wasn’t to find out about it. He also enjoyed the time he got to spend with his grand dog Max. Max would always be waiting for his Papa to come upstairs to eat so he could give him some kisses and eventual wait under the table near Papa because he knew that he would get a treat sooner or later.

Sonny is survived by his son Matt (Joanna). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Bertha Pritchett, his wife Sharon, sisters Nancy and Mary Frances Kurucz and nephew Lance Kurucz.

The family would also like to recognize the outstanding care that Sonny received while at Carriage Hill Health and Rehab and from Mary Washington Hospice.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.