Joseph Phillip Pridgen, Sr. age 86, born in Enterprise, AL and a resident of Bay Minette, died Monday, July 2, 2012 at Oakwood Nursing Home.
He worked for Farmers Home Administration for 36 years. After retirement he worked as a building inspector for Baldwin County until September 2011. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the United States Army where he held the rankings of Private, Corporal and Sergeant. Pridgen was a graduate of Coffee County High School. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Auburn University. He was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church where he was the Sunday School Superintendent. He had exceptional love and dedication to his Lord and to his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Anne M. (Salter) Pridgen of Bay Minette; one son, Joseph Phillip Pridgen, Jr. of Birmingham; one daughter, Lynn Pridgen (Don) Keefer of Raleigh, N.C.; one brother, James Stephens Pridgen, Jr. of Enterprise; four grandchildren, Amanda Thames, Tara Davis, Laurel and Zachary Keefer and one great-grandson, Britton Thames. The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. Jeff Spicer and Don Keefer officiating. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 5, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service at the First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Community Hospice of Baldwin County, 311 D’Olive St., Bay Minette, AL., 36507.
Funeral arrangements are by Norris Funeral Home, 402 E. 2nd St., Bay Minette, AL 36507, 251-937-9596. To post online condolences please visit our website at www.norrisfuneralservice.com.
