Robert Eugene Pridemore, age 88 of Jasper, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at Ridgewood Nursing Home. Mr. Pridemore was born on September 27, 1936 in Stonega, VA to the late James and Lillian Evans Pridemore.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Pridemore, a sister, Loretta Hylton; three infant siblings; and a grandchild, Candace Pridemore.
He is survived by his wife, Georgia Pridemore; three children, James Pridemore and his wife Blake, Sherrie Pridemore, and David Pridemore and his wife Vicky; grandchildren, Andrew Pridemore and his wife Caitlin, Austin Pridemore, Brett Zummo and his wife Elizabeth, Austin Zummo and his wife Mattie, Morgan ummo, Katie Heathcock and her husband Cody, Jordan Pridemore and his wife Kaitlin, Aaron Pridemore, and Emily Pridemore; 16 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two sisters, Janie Hylton and Lois Miller; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Robert was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing and those driving past his ornately manicured yard were known to stop and ask for cuttings and if he had a green house. His pride and joy were his family. His greatest smiles were seen in the presence of family.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 16, at 12:00 pm from the Chapel of Bell Funeral Home Sumiton. Visitation will be Wednesday, at the chapel from 11:00 am until service time at 12:00.
