James Blair Pridgen, 87, passed away Friday May 24, 2019. He was born November 2, 1931 in Nash County to the late Saul and Annie Lee Pierce Pridgen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ida Pridgen; son, James Keith Pridgen; sister Ann Coggins.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home with visitation to follow.