George Wesley Priddy, 79, of 419 Glovenia Street in Eden, passed away Sunday evening, April 29, 2012 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Wentworth.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, May 2, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Priddy was born April 6, 1933 in Stokes County, NC, son of the late Silas and Gladys Parrish Priddy. He was a US Army veteran as well as a member of First Church of the Brethren. Mr. Priddy served as a volunteer fireman for the Leaksville district for 20 years. He was also in law enforcement for many years before finally retiring as a truck driver for Wilson Trucking Company.
He is survived by son, Wesley Priddy and wife, Susan of Eden; daughter, Linda O'Neal and husband, Fred of Madison; two grandchildren, Ronald David "J. R." Priddy, Jr. and wife, Tabitha and Wesley Wade "W. W" Priddy; one great-grandchild, Leland Priddy; and two brothers, Bob Priddy of Eden and Ronnie Priddy of Stoneville.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Corinne Moore Priddy; son, Ronald David Priddy; and brothers, L. J . and Larry Priddy.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 7 - 9 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 419 Glovenia Street.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Home of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Linda, We love you and are praying for you and your Family.
Dannie & Dawn Wright
Mr. George Priddy gave a family feeling to all who knew him. The entire Priddy Family knows how to put a stranger at rest in their presence and George continued this tradition. I honor the Priddy Family for their warm hearted welcome to one and all.
Harda A. Callicutt
George was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Howard Sparks
My heart goes out to you and your family.May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time.You and your family are in my prayers.When my dad Buddy died George called checking on my mother it meant alot to her and my sister and me.
Pam Overby Lewis
Wesley, Susan, and "W", Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Members of the Eden Fire Auxiliary Submitted by Lois Dunn, President
Lois Dunn
Wesley, Susan, and "W", You are in our thoughts and Prayers. May God strenghten you in the days to come. Sincerely, Ronne and Lois Dunn
Ronnie and Lois Dunn
Wesley, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I HAVE GOT TO WORK TONIGHT BUT i WILL BE THINKING ABOUT U AND YOUR FAMILY. U are in my prayers. LV U LIKE A BROTHER.
CATHY HODGES
To all of the family, Mike has wonderful memories of time at his Great-uncle Silas's and with George. Our sincere sympathy. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Beth Hunnicutt
Mike and Beth Hunnicutt
Linda we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with each one of you. GOD BLESS, love ya Tim & Judy Carter
Tim Carter
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the days to come. George will be missed.
Elaine Colvin
My sincere condolences, Mr. Priddy, was such a good man and will be missed by all. Hilda Shockley Jones and Family
Hilda Shockley Jones
Linda and Wesley, Sammy and I would like for you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family for the loss of your Daddy. Lots of love to you Linda, my friend! God Bless you all!
Sammy & Gail Setliff
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