Born on December 12, 1944, in Anniston, Alabama to John Arnold Prickett and Madeleine Street Prickett, John (or Eddy as known by his hometown friends and family) was an avid Auburn football fan. He was forever defined by his wonderful friends and family in Anniston an always longed to someday return to that simpler time and place. As an alumni of Auburn University, and dedicated member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity, he rarely missed attending, or watching, a game. John was a proud service member of the United States Army, where he achieved the rank of Captain. He served his country in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969, with the 4th M.P. Company, Camp Enari, Pleiku, South Vietnam, during which time he received the Bronze Star and the Vietnam Campaign Medal, as well as other various service awards. Following his honorable discharge, Jon moved to Memphis, Tennessee to begin a career with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
Married on August 28, 1972, to Betty Katherine Davis, they enjoyed many years participating in the Memphis City League football and softball programs. John was a terrific athlete and greatly loved participating with these wonderful groups. John and Betty Katherine would be celebrating their 46th wedding anniversary this August.
John was preceded to Heaven by his parents, John A. Prickett, Jr. and Madeleine S. Prickett, as well as other deeply loved aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his wife, Betty Katherine (Davis) Prickett, his children, Ashley Lorraine (Prickett) Youngblood, wife of Jason Youngblood, and Wesley Edward Prickett; and his beloved grand children, Parker Blake Prickett, Anniston Grace Youngblood and little Barrett Cole Youngblood. He is survived by Halle, his fur princess and Kitty Bree, both of whom provided him with many hours of comfort and peace.
Visitation will be at Collierville Funeral Home, Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m, a service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment in Magnolia Cemetery in Collierville, Tennessee following the service.
