Columbus Newton Pridgen Jr.

He was the son of the late, Columbus Newton Pridgen, Sr. and Ruth Kornagay Pridgen.

He is survived by two sons, Donald W. Pridgen and Michael N Pridgen, both of Wilmington, NC and a daughter Sandra P. Lee of Fayetteville, NC; a sister, Jan Johnston of Tallahassee, FL; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

“Bud” was an avid bowler and a long time vendor at the starway flea market. He never met a stranger and loved his children, great grandchildren and pets. He will be greatly missed by all and remembered in our hearts.

He will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Memorial Park on Saturday September 1, 2012 at 1:00pm with Military Honors conducted by the America Legion Honor Guard Post 10.

The staff of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Columbus (Bud) Newton Pridgen, Jr.