July 14, 1927-Dec.6, 2023
Charles passed away peacefully in his sleep in his Colorado Springs home.
Charles was born in Hacoda, Alabama to Preston Pridgen, Sr. & Nettie Ethel Pridgen.
Charles entered the US Army at the age of 17. In 1948 he transferred to the newly formed US Airforce where he worked on planes which was one of his passions. After 23 years in the military he retired after reaching the rank of Chief Master Sargent. He settled in Calhan, CO and became a cattle rancher. He was active in his community and served as Farm Bureau President of El Paso County.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife Alice Margorie Jernigan (2015), son Jerry Lee Pridgen (1985), and son Joseph Allen Pridgen (2008), and grandson James Stewart Ryans, Jr. (2021)
Charles is survived by his son Charles Roscoe Pridgen II of Port Angeles, WA & his daughter Sharon Annette Stott of Green River, WY, and 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.
Funeral Service
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
10:00 - 11:00am (Mountain time)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
900 Monument Street, Calhan, CO 80808
