James Priddy

James H. Priddy, age 85, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, February 22, 2015, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.

He was married Nov. 4, 1950 to Lena Ruth Cox Priddy and she preceded in death June 25, 2014.    James was a member of East Wood Church of Christ.    He retired as a machinist from Midland Brake Co in Paris and was a member of the Machinist Union.    He was also an avid fisherman.

James was born January 14, 1930 in Paris, TN to late John Thomas Priddy and the late Almeda Mae Hutchens Priddy.

He is survived by his  Four Daughters,  Bonnie (David) Eldridge of Paris, Tenn,  Patty Alexander of Paris, Tenn,  Kathy (Steve) Looney of Paris, Tenn,  Donna (Johnny) Jones of Wilmer, Ala;  One Son,  Larry (Michele) Priddy of Hendersonville, Tenn;  One Sister,  Mildred Byars of Paris, Tenn;  Grandchildren,     Corey (Jenny) Eldridge, Jordan Eldridge, Justin Hosford, Farrah (Andy) Salmon, Paul Hosford, Jeffrey (Jessica) Ellis, Jacob Wilson, Katelyn (Shachar) Hovan, Olivia Looney, Ryan Priddy, Andrew Priddy, Michael Eldridge, Kevin Jones, Kristen (Joey) Campbell;  and Eight Great Grandchildren.

Besides his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Marcus Alexander;  Sister, Helen Morris; Brothers, Thomas “Pat” Priddy and Hafford Priddy; and Grandchild, Brendon Priddy.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn., where the visitation will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 25, 2015.    The Funeral service will be at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 25, 2015.

Roger Banks will officiate.  Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Interment will be at Walker Cemetery in Paris, Tenn.

Memorials may be made to:  Alzheimer’s Association, 4825 Trousdale Drive, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37220.

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