of Scranton, AR
September 9, 1920 - August 15, 2015
Thomas Jefferson (TJ) Pridgin, Jr. a lifelong resident of Scranton, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015.
He was born September 9, 1920, to Thomas Jefferson and Mayoma Rachel Palmer Pridgin. He was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters.
He is survived by his sons, David and Gary, both of Scranton and his daughters-in-law, Reba and Patty. Mary Jane Spillers, Lori Jean Garvey, Nicholas Scott Pridgin, Kari Jo Tedford, David Pridgin, Jr. Ryan Gregory Pridgin and Jordan Michael Pridgin are his seven grandchildren. T.J. also has seven great grandchildren. T.J. is also survived by the mother of his sons.
T.J. served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. During his lifetime he farmed, hauled milk stored in cans from farmers to a creamery in Ozark and was a heavy equipment operator operating a bull dozer for many years.
Memorials may be made to the Clarksville Senior Citizens Center.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Monday, August 17, 2015 at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at the Prairie View Cemetery with Mr. Lee Pridgin, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. His burial will be near other family members.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren
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11 Condolence(s)
Russell Houser
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
My condolences to the Pridgin family. I have memories of T.J. driving the milk truck and picking up our milk ever day as well as being a close neighbor.
Russell and Pat Houser
Wanda Emma White
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
So very sorry for your loss.
T.J. Will be sorely missed.i haven't known him long ,but long enough to know he was a gentleman and so much fun to be around.will miss him. R.I.P. T.J.
judy taylor
Monday, August 17, 2015
I was so sorry to hear about T.J s passing . It seemed like he was always around Scranton. He will be missed.
Judy Weisenfels
Monday, August 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Daniel Hanks and Family
Monday, August 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Carter really enjoyed visiting with TJ, as we all did. He was a man who made an impression and will not be forgotten. Sincere condolences, thoughts, and prayers for your family.
Linda Watts Reed
Monday, August 17, 2015
Mickey Oates
Monday, August 17, 2015
Reba and family:
So sorry for your loss. May your memories becomes your treasures.
Mickey and Rob Oates
Teresa M Crowder
Monday, August 17, 2015
In the time I have gotten to know TJ . I just fell in love with him. I got to dance with him a few times before he just couldn't any more. He was such a gentleman. He was funny and so sweet. My heart goes out too the family. Heartfelt Prayers . Lonnie and I Will miss him. So thankful for the privilege to know and love him!
Paula Turner-Wiley
Monday, August 17, 2015
Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Pridgin.
Paula and Alli Wiley
Larry and Phyllis Turner and family
gary kleck
Sunday, August 16, 2015
I offer my sincere condolences to the Pridgin family for their loss.
Ronnie & Millissia Jones
Sunday, August 16, 2015
To all of TJ loved ones~~~ I feel your sadness in loosing such a great person. I have so many memories of him when David and all of us were in grade school. We had so many outings to their house!!! I'm so glad he was there for us! Prayers for each of you!