Charles Pridgen

Charles Pridgen passed away peacefully in his sleep in his Colorado Springs home. He was born in Hacoda, Ala. to Preston Pridgen, Sr. & Nettie Ethel Pridgen.

Charles enlisted the US Navy at the age of 17 in 1944. He entered the US Army in 1947 and then transferred in 1948 to the newly formed US Air Force where he worked on planes which was one of his passions. Charles served in the Pacific during World War II and in Vietnam. After 23 years in the military, he retired after reaching the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.

After his military discharge, Charles settled in Calhan, Colo. 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, Wash. and his daughter Sharon Annette Stott of Green River, Wyo, and 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services took place December 20 at 10 a.m. in The Church of Jesus Christ, 900 Monument St., Calhan, Colo.