Larry E. Pridemore

Larry E. Pridemore, age 78, of Columbus, Ohio, gained his wings on Friday, June 27, 2025 while at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Columbus to the late Warnie Pat and Sarah (Williams) Pridemore, Larry was a graduate of Columbus West High School, Class of 1965. He was a retired mechanic with AEP after a nearly 40-year career. Larry was an avid boater and fisherman and drag racing was in his blood. He was the Captain of his boat and Captain of his family. Larry enjoyed lunches with his racing buddies and high school classmates, and the early Saturday morning breakfasts with his best friends. Larry always surrounded himself with good people. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law Helen and Paul Gilham and by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ed and Diana Gilham. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Marla; his daughters: Amber (Terry) Thompson and Autumn Mundy and his son-in-law Steve Mundy. He was better known as “Pappy” by his grandchildren, or “Gruber” (Grandpa Uber): Alexander (Kristen) Pridemore, Hannah Mundy, Haley (Cameron) Rung, Mason Mundy, and Addyson Thompson and by his great-grandchildren Lincoln, Charlotte, and Ripley Pridemore. Also surviving are his brother Ronnie (Paulley) Pridemore, his niece Lisa Ann Gilham, and his many, many friends.

Family will welcome friends from 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m. TUESDAY at the RADER-MCDONALD-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 West Main Street, West Jefferson, OH 43162 (614)-879-9222 where his Funeral Services will be held 11:00a.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2025 with Mr. Freddie Williams, officiating. Larry will be laid to rest at Alton Cemetery, Galloway, OH.

After the burial, and as Larry instructed: “After my services, I want there to be a Celebration of Life. I want everyone to remember the good and fun times we had along the way-not my last days. I will pass on the Poppyseed Chicken!” Please join Larry’s family at Autumn’s home after the burial service.

If they choose, friends are asked to consider a memorial contribution to one of his favorite charities: Mid-Ohio Food Collective, 3960 Brookham Drive, Grove City, OH 43123 or on-line: www.mofc.org.

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