Brandon James Pridgeon

February 10, 1928 - February 1, 2018

Brandon James Pridgeon, of Trenton, Florida, passed away at the age of 89 on February 1, 2018. Brandon was born February 10, 1928 to the late Robert and Belle Pridgeon of Trenton, Florida. He proudly served in our great military (United States Army) in the Korean War, 1951 – 1953. He became a Christian as a young man, and has truly loved being in service to Jesus Christ our Lord. He served in many roles, such as Sunday School teacher, deacon, The Operation Christmas Child, and he was very active in the Gideon Program. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Trenton, Florida. He enjoyed his 36 years of employment with the Florida Power Corporation as a Linemen Inspector Supervisor. Mr. Pridgeon is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Dora Vee Pridgeon. He is survived by his son Doyle Pridgeon, his daughter Nancy Osteen (Glenn), his sister Sally Corbin, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Brandon enjoyed gardening, raising cattle, hunting, fishing, camping, biking, traveling, and above all, spending time with his family and loved ones. Brandon was a living example of faith, hope, and love – the greatest of these is love. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church in Trenton, Florida with Rev. Stephen Ahrens and Rev. Jimmy Corbin officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church an hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com