Richard D. Priddey
Richard D. Priddey
Obituary
Guest Book
Upcoming Events
Jul
29
Visitation
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.
1212 W Old Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784
Send FlowersJul
29
Funeral service
11:30 a.m.
Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.
1212 W Old Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784
Send FlowersServices provided by
Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. - SykesvilleOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.
Richard Priddey Obituary
Richard Desher Priddey, 89, of Woodbine, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Richard was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Priddey.
Richard was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the 11th of January, 1936.
Richard retired from the state of Maryland and then operated his own water servicing company until the age of 88 when he moved to Raleigh, NC with his daughter Patricia, son-in-law Bill, and two grandchildren, James and Michael.
Richard was a devout supporter of the group, Alcoholics Anonymous, where he hosted meetings and mentored members struggling with sobriety. He served two tours in the United States Airforce and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sykesville, MD.
He is survived by his daughter Patricia & her husband Bill, grandsons Jason, Benjamin, Michael and James and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 10:30 am to 11:30 AM at which time the funeral will begin at 11:30 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1212 West Old Liberty Road Sykesville, MD 21784.
Interment at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in Owings Mills, MD.
Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784
People and places connected with Richard
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Priddey
Tell your own story about Richard
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Make a Donation
in Richard Priddey's name
How to support Richard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Richard Priddey's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Jul
29
Visitation
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.
1212 W Old Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784
Send FlowersJul
29
Funeral service
11:30 a.m.
Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.
1212 W Old Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784
Send FlowersServices provided by
Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. - SykesvilleOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.