Samuel Walter Pridgen

Sam graduated from Atlantic Christian College and taught high school math for several years. He retired from BCBSNC, where he worked as a Professional Relations Liaison with physicians and hospitals. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, and worked several years in the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, serving as judge.

He is survived by his wife, Judith Greene Pridgen; two daughters, Lynne Pridgen Johnson (Roger), and Julia Pridgen Bullard, all of Mooresville; two step-daughters, Jill Purdy Sarkozi (Paul) of Larchmont, NY, and Kristi Purdy Riggs of Monroe; six grandchildren, Cody Johnson, Caroline, Samuel, William and Joseph Sarkozi, and Lauren Riggs; sister, Julia Pridgen Philyaw, and brother, Mark Davis Pridgen (Kay), all of Wilson. In addition to his parents, Samuel was preceded in death by his sister, Lula Daniel Pridgen, and brother-in-law, Roger Philyaw.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Monroe on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. Tuesday at McEwen Funeral Service, Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Johns Hopkins University, The Sal Goldman Pancreatic Research Center, 401 N. Broadway, Weinberg 2242, Baltimore, MD 21231-2410, or First Baptist Church of Monroe, 109 Morrow Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112.

Condolences offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.

Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel, Mint Hill, NC.