Richard N. Pridgeon, Sr., age 89 of Phoenix, MD, passed away on April 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Patricia H. Pridgeon; devoted father of Lisa Murdock and her husband Tim, Rick Pridgeon, Jr. and his wife Donna, and the late Linda Elligson; cherished grandfather of Ryan Pridgeon and his wife Brittany, Andrew Elligson and his fiancée Jen Hammer, Brittany Pridgeon, Josh Murdock and his wife Carleigh, Chelsea Hatton and her husband David, Jake Murdock and his wife Sarah and the late Tyson Martin; dear great-grandfather of Grant Pridgeon, Henry Pridgeon and the soon to arrive Walker Hatton; dear uncle of Karen, Paul and the late Barbara. Richard is also preceded in death by his brother Howard Pridgeon and his wife Joan. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Richard’s name to Gilchrist Hospice 11311 McCormick Rd #350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org, or the Shriners Children’s Hospital, shrinerschildrens.org. Online condolences may be left at www.lemmonfuneralhome.com
Services to be held at a later date.
