Ernest "Sonny" Canter Priddy III
August 22, 1950 - May 19, 2021
Ernest (Sonny) Canter Priddy, III, 70, of Mechanicsville, passed away May 19, 2021. He married the love of his life, Pat, in 2004 and always referred to her as his "Soulmate". His love for his grandchildren was undeniable, and they were his world. Sonny worked in executive leadership in healthcare administration for 40 years and he retired from Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was a devoted Atlanta Braves and North Carolina Tar Heel men's basketball fan. Sonny enjoyed playing golf and spending time at the beach with his family. He had a strong interest in history and loved to read. Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Nellie Priddy, and a sister and her husband, Beth and Marty Pointek. He is survived by his wife Pat Priddy; his children Michael Priddy (Erika) of Waynesboro, Megan Rivers (Jerry) of Mechanicsville, and Kristen Campbell (Josh) of Gloucester; grandchildren Ian, Elinor, and Tessa Priddy, Willa, Alanna, and Makaya Rivers and Allie Campbell, and his bonus granddaughter Lailah Washington; as well as his best four legged buddies, Maggie, Toby, Bailey, Roxy, and Luka. The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. June 28th at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA 23181.
Ernest (Sonny) Canter Priddy, III, 70, of Mechanicsville, passed away May 19, 2021. He married the love of his life, Pat, in 2004 and always referred to her as his "Soulmate". His love for his grandchildren was undeniable, and they were his... View Obituary & Service Information