Rodney Vern Pridgen

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.