Rodney Vern Pridgen
November 29, 1945 ~ April 23, 2015
Rodney Vern Pridgen, age 69, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Born in Nash County on November 29, 1945, he was the son of the late George Pridgen and Iris Stancil Pridgen. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Whitley Pridgen.
Rodney began his career with the Stony Creek Fire Department and after 29 years, proudly retired as a Captain from Station 4 with the Rocky Mount Fire Department. Prior to his career with RMFD, he also served in the United States Army overseas in Vietnam. Rodney cherished his family and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time watching them play and grow. Taking advantage of his retirement, he loved fishing and visiting with his fellow retirees over a good meal sharing precious memories.
Rodney leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Crystal O'Neal and her husband, Eric, of Nashville; two grandchildren, Katelyn Pridgen and Avery O'Neal; his sister, Sylvia Rhodes of Rocky Mount and his special companion, Vickie Young of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Jackie Raper officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Flowers will be welcomed or memorials can be sent to the Rocky Mount Fire Department Benevolent Fund, 101 S. George Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 4/26, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 4/27, 11:00 am
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Rest well Capt. Pridgen. I feel lucky to have known and worked with you. Alan Whitman
My thoughts & prayers are with your family. I pray God grants grace & peace beyond all understanding. Gods word says he is near to those who are broken hearted, & those who are crushed in spirit, he saves. Ps. 34 18. What a wonderful promise we have been given.
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My uncle Rod was one of the greatest men I’ve ever known and I adored him. I have so many wonderful memories of him that I will carry with me forever. I’m so proud to call such a wonderful man my uncle.
Rodney was an outstanding and dedicated man. Knowing him was blessing and i will never forget the memories that were made. Prayers going out to everyone as he impacted alot of peoples lives.
Prayers to Rodney’s family! I went to high school with Rodney and would see him from time to time over the years! Always enjoy talking and seeing him! I know he will be missed he was always enjoyable to be around! God bless him and his family! Donald Skinner, Cary, NC
My Uncle Rod was a fearless competitor in Sunday afternoon kickball games or hide and seek with us kids.He was also a master ghost story teller on those evenings on out grandmother’s front porch.Many a vacation while growing up was spent alongside my uncle ,aunt and cousin.So many special moments have been created to cherish and remember his love by.I am honored to call such a fine man my uncle.
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Sorry to hear about the passing of Rodney, He was a great man. I’m glad to have known him and have been close to him. The world needs more kind, compasionate, people like him.
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Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
Our prayers are with the family. We are so grateful for the 29 years of service to the people of Rocky Mount as fireman and to the US Army .Cherish the fun times times and the precious memories Rodney has left for us all. In Christian sympathy, Tom and Martha L.Barnes
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Sylvia… How many years has it been I didn’t realize this was your brother until reading the obituary and I had no idea Brenda had gone to heaven… You are in my thoughts and prayers as I know this is very difficult for you. May his memory be for a blessing to you always. Emily Sills