James A. Pruett, Jr. "Albert", age 75, passed away, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 in Houston, TX. Albert was a retired State District judge, and a member of the State Bar since 1962. Albert was a proud graduate of the University of Texas, class of 1959 and J.D., 1962. He was a member of the Grand Lodge of Texas Oak Forest # 1398 and the Ruthven Commandery # 2 Knights Templar. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Nancy Jo; children James A. Pruett III and wife Monica, Vada Reilly and husband Paul; step children: Chuck Everts and wife Kim, Laurie Jo McCarty and husband Frank, Ran Everts and wife Elizabeth; sister: Mary Finucane; 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 25 at Earthman Resthaven. Albert's Celebration of Life will be 2:30 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.