Charles D. Pridgen, Sr. was born February 21, 1944 in Natchitoches, LA and passed away March 28, 2014 in Monroe, LA.Charles is preceded in death by his father and mother; Robert Lee and Hettie Gray Pridgen; four brothers; Albert H. Pridgen, Robert G. Pridgen, Jerry Pridgen and Harold E. Pridgen and a sister, Lillian Pridgen Brossette.He is survived by his son, Charles David Pridgen, Jr.; daughter, Deborah Ann Pridgen; companion and friend, Violanda (Keata) Evans; brothers; Lee Pridgen, Reed Pridgen and Carson Pridgen; sister, JoAnn Pridgen Lorenz; and beloved dogs.The family wishes to thank Northeast Louisiana War Veterans’ Home, Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, and St. Francis Medical Center for the care given to Charles.