Robert Linwood Pridgen, age 84, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013. Born January 9, 1929 in Edgecombe County, he was the son of the late Luther Leonard Pridgen and Ida Mae Sutton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ophelia Worrell; brother, George Pridgen; and son-in-law, Tommy Jones.
Robert was a member of Sharpsburg Baptist Church. He was the retired owner/operator of Pridgen's Terrazzo. He will be remembered for his willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone at anytime.
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 65 years, Hilda Hunt Pridgen; daughters, Linda Jones and Cynthia Moss, both of Sharpsburg, Susan Hodges and husband Rodney of Rocky Mount, and Lisa Stone and husband Robbie of Middlesex; sister, Annie Mae Cooke; and brother, Alton Pridgen. He was blessed with six grandchildren, Kevin Jones, Robbie Jones and wife Sherry, Laura Boyles and husband Eddie, Travis Moss and wife Amber, Tracy Spier and husband Johnny, and Corbett Tyson; six great-grandchildren; Conner Boyles, Thomas Jones, Tara Jones, Alyssa Catlett, Madison Moss, and Riley Spier; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7:00pm to 8:30pm Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Robert will be held at 11:00am Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Todd Greene officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to United Hospice, 301 S. Church Street, Suite 122, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 10/22, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 10/23, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I have lots of great memories of Robert over the years. I remember when I was very young playing at the motel when my dad was helping with the construction of the motel rooms with Robert and B.R.. My dad always said that Robert was the hardest working man that he had ever known! My sympathy is with the family in this your time of grieving. Sincerely, Steve Hunt
Papa I love you and I miss you. I hope I make you proud
Our thoughts and prayers are with ya’ll. Uncle Robert will surely be missed. Love Phil & Debbie Wheeler.
You have made him proud already! We love you! Pastor Todd
The Family of Mildred Evans Matthews
Lit a candle in memory of Robert Linwood Pridgen
Mr. Pridgen was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. I know he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Robert was a very special and unique contractor and friend. His floors were always the best and very very pretty. Someone I could count on to produce quality product that both he and our company were proud to present to our customer. His stories he always had were a treat to listen to. Robert, thank you for the memories. R.I.P. brother, you deserve it.
Alton, so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Lisa and Robbie, we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family’s healing. Denzil and Karen Clagg West Wilson Church of God
I would like to express my condolences to the Pridgen family for your loss. During this time of sorrow, meditating on Jehovah`s promises in his word the Bible can be very comforting-1 Cor. 13-5. Rev 21 4, 5 lets us know that death will be no more, along with no more mourning, outcry, tears and pain. These words are faithful and true, because Jehovah doesn’t lie-Titus 12. By The ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we can look forward to seeing our loved ones by means of a resurrection-John 528, 29. May your have peace and be comforted!
I am sorry for your loss, please accept my heartfelt sympathy. While you are preparing to lay your loved one to rest, to sleep for a little while in death(John 1111), I hope you will find comfort in knowing that soon Jesus’ promise of the resurrection will be fulfilled; when he will awaken those who are sleeping in death, restoring them back to life, to live eternally on the Paradise earth.-John 528,28; Luke 2343. Until that blessed promise is fulfilled; may Jehovah God soothe your grieving hearts now and grant you peace and comfort.during this time of sorrow.-Matthew54.