Michael L Prichard

Michael L Prichard obituary, Buford, GA

Michael L Prichard

Michael Prichard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory on Jan. 30, 2026.
Michael L. Prichard, age 76, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Taylor; his parents, Leroy and Nancy Prichard; and sister, Shelby Causey.

Mr. Prichard is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Belinda Samples Prichard; son, Keith Prichard and son-in-law, David Taylor, both of Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren, Michael and Rose Young, Hayden Prichard, Megan and Chandler Burrow, Jordan Young, Seth Taylor, Abby Prichard; great grandchildren, Maverick Burrow and Hawkins Burrow; brother, Gary Prichard; sisters, Gail Prichard and Ebba German; sister-in-law, Debbie Wright; brother-in-law, Randy Samples and Ronnie Samples; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mr. Prichard was born on October 23, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a 1967 graduate of O'Keefe High School in Atlanta, GA, and he was a retired heavy equipment operator form Local 926. Mr. Prichard was a member of Crossview Baptist Church in Hoschton, GA. He loved spending time with his grandkids and going to all sports events.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Ashworth officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Atlanta.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 3 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

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