Maurice Pritchett death: Bancroft elementary school principal sadly passed away, cause of death and obituary

Bancroft elementary school principal Maurice Pritchett passed away. (Facebook)

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Bancroft elementary school principal Maurice Pritchett passed away, leaving his family, friends, and loved ones—all of whom will mourn him dearly—devastated and inconsolable. Let’s see How did Bancroft elementary school principal Maurice Pritchett die and Maurice Pritchett cause of death in detail.

How did Maurice Pritchett die?

On April 22, 2023, Maurice Pritchett passed away.

Superintendent Green and the Red Clay Consolidated School District join Delawareans in expressing their condolences for the loss of respected educator Mr. Maurice Pritchett.

Superintendent Dorrell Green said,

“I personally want to thank Mr. Pritchett for giving me my first teaching position as a 6th-grade teacher at Bancroft Elementary and serving as my mentor for the past 23 years. I will be forever grateful for the modeling, support, and love I received. Mr. Pritchett was an institution that will reap harvests for generations to come.”

 Las Américas ASPIRA Academy also joins the university community in remembering and honoring the life of Maurice Pritchett, a well-known alum and hall-of-famer athlete.

Christiana School District wrote,

“Christina School District extends our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Maurice Pritchett as we mourn his loss. The news of his passing has left us shocked and deeply saddened.

“Mr. Pritchett was an amazing contributor to the Christina School District during his tenure and a hero to many in the City of Wilmington and the Bancroft School.” – Superintendent Dan Shelton.

Mr. Pritchett will be greatly missed.”

Maurice Pritchett cause of death

Maurice Pritchett cause of death was not disclosed yet. There are no information available about Maurice Pritchett cause of death. Medico topics have been trying to reach out to the family and relatives for comment on the incident. So far no responses have been received. We will update the page once enough information is available. More information on Maurice Pritchett cause of death will be added soon.

Who was Maurice Pritchett?

Pritchett, a 1965 Delaware State graduate, excelled in basketball with the Hornets from 1961 to 1965 while playing for famed head coach Bennie George. Pritchett, who is regarded as one of the best defenders in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), led the Hornets in rebounding in each of his first two seasons with the club and led the squad as a senior.

He was a 1961 Wilmington Howard High School All-City pick before enrolling at Delaware State. Pritchett returned to Wilmington, Delaware after receiving his degree to play for Peoples Settlement in the Metropolitan League.

He led the after-school youth and leisure programs in the neighborhood for 30 years while serving as principal at Wilmington’s Bancroft Middle School, where he had an impact on thousands of students and teachers.

Along with coaching girls’ basketball for the Wilmington Athletic Association, which was started by fellow Delaware State alum Major Hairston, he also ran a kid’s basketball league that offered educational opportunities, field excursions and other enrichment activities.

Pritchett acted as a spokesperson for Delaware State University, encouraging many people to enroll there and achieve their academic and professional goals.

In 1995, he was given an induction into the Delaware State Athletics Hall of Fame. In 2021, he was inducted into the Delaware Basketball Hall of Fame.

Maurice Pritchett was more than simply a principal to many people—he was also their friend, boss, and mentor. He previously served as the elementary school’s principal in Bancroft. Throughout his life, he was seen to have had a significant effect on the lives of many people.

All those who had the honor of meeting Mr. Maurice Pritchett and those who never did will miss him terribly.

Tributes to Maurice Pritchett 

Many people expressed their profound sympathies to his family and expressed how much they loved him.

Zanthia Oliver wrote: “Mr.Pritchett was my principal, mentor, boss, and friend❤️ I say this with a heavy heart ❤️ and tears 😭 that won’t stop 😢 Im glad that Councilwomen Harlee and myself honored Mr. Pritchett last year at the City Council Chambers.🙌🏽 In addition, we attended the Christina School District Board Meeting with a letter expressing that our community would like the new Bancroft School “gymnasium” named after Dr. Mr. Maurice Pritchett 💐 Always smiling 🙏🏾 Great man and icon 🙏🏾RIP😢😢 No words can express my family’s pain 😭”

Lynn Faulkner wrote: “My condolences to the family and the community. Maurice Pritchett was an educator, activist, mentor, tutor, administrator, business owner, and dedicated member of the Wilmington community. He worked tirelessly to improve and to create more opportunities for minority youth and families. I watched him caucus at my mothers dining room table as a child, and I later worked for Pritchett and Associates as a substitute teacher for a short time. He was the ipitomy of a dedicated civic leader,and he will truely be missed.”

Obituary

One of the worst things anyone can go through in life is losing a loved one. Any journey must have a destination at the end. The person’s time on earth has regrettably come to an end now that they have died. We wish him eternal peace and send our thoughts and prayers to his loved ones, family, friends. May he rest in peace.

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