Stephen Henry Pritchard of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 73 after a long and courageous battle with many interrelated health issues.  As a lung transplant recipient, Steve was grateful for the additional years the transplant gave him, though he continued to face many health challenges due to his weakened immune system. Even through those challenges, he carried himself with the same warmth, humor, and positive spirit that defined him throughout his life.

Steve was born on October 30, 1952, in Laurel, Mississippi. He spent most of his childhood and young adult years in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he was raised by his loving parents alongside his six brothers and sisters. He graduated from De La Salle High School and later attended the University of New Orleans.

Steve moved to the Atlanta area in 1975, where he and his brother Frank co-founded Pritchard Brothers, Inc., a home construction company. During that time, Steve served two terms as President of the Cobb County Chapter of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and continued his education at Southern Polytechnic University.

It was also in the Atlanta area that Steve met his beloved wife, Cathy Del Rio, in 1984, and they married in December of 1985. They built a life centered around family, love, and shared memories. They were both certified SCUBA divers and enjoyed playing tennis together. Steve was also an avid golfer. He enjoyed traveling, watching football, and playing chess with his daughter Nicole and other members of his family.

Steve is survived by his wife, Cathy; his daughters, Erin Pritchard Dennis and Nicole Elizabeth Pritchard; his cherished grandchildren, Aubrey and Everett Dennis; and his siblings, Frank, Barbara (Laumann), Carol (Gannuch), Paul, David, and Janet (Burgess), as well as many extended family members. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Eustace Henry Pritchard and Irma Turcan Pritchard.

Those who knew Steve will remember him as a genuinely kind and fun-loving man with a huge heart.  He had the unique ability to connect with others and make friends wherever he went.  His warmth, humor, and easygoing nature brought comfort, laughter, and happiness to all who crossed his path. He will be dearly missed by all.

Georgia Cremation in Duluth is assisting the family with arrangements.