Charles "Buddy" Fredrick Pridgen, Jr., 57, of Atkinson and Greenville passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in Greenville.

He was born May 13, 1958 in Wilmington, the son of Ruth Bigford Pridgen and the late Charles Fredrick Pridgen, Sr.

In addition to his mother, Buddy is survived by his sister, Patty Rivenbark; brothers, Tommy Pridgen and Mike Pridgen; dear friends, Ruby and Don Yerby; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Buddy loved his family and was kind and good man with a heart of gold. In his younger years Buddy was a noted taxidermist who enjoyed all of God's wonderful nature as he often hunted in woodlands and fished in Black River. Many may recall his taxidermy business, Black River Taxidermy. May Buddy's soul rest in peace as he is loved and will be missed in this world.

A memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October, 11, 2015 at United Faith Fellowship with Pastor Don Yerby and Pastor Mark Garner officiating. Inurnment will be in Long Bluff Cemetery.

The family will be at the home of Ruth Pridgen in Atkinson to receive friends.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.


A memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October, 11, 2015 at United Faith Fellowship with Pastor Don Yerby and Pastor Mark Garner officiating. Inurnment will be in Long Bluff Cemetery.

The family will be at the home of Ruth Pridgen in Atkinson to receive friends.