Robert (Bob) Priddle passed away July 2, 2014, in Tampa General Hospital following a short illness.
Bob was born in Rotterdam, New York, to Kenneth and Bertha Priddle on September 25, 1941. He proudly served in the United States Navy, aboard the U.S.S. Putnam. A longterm resident of Lutz, Florida, Bob enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening and was a master of crochet. Christmas was always a happy time for him.
He is survived by siblings: Charles Priddle, Gail Symonds, Linda Wager, Kenneth Priddle, Kimm Priddle and Tracie Haines. Also survived by children: Tawny Judy, Robert Priddle, Jr., Jeff Priddle, Michael Priddle, Kristina Elvik, Nicholas Priddle and Samuel Priddle. Also survived by ex-wife Beverly Petersen and stepchildren: Diane Tussey, Raymond Petersen, Cheri Nettles, Lori Spaulding, Michael Petersen, Desiree See and Kara Nelson. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Kenneth and Bertha, siblings Mardelle Wager and Raydene Ordon, grandchildren Andrea Lester and Vance Priddle.
A memorial service will be held at a later date, honoring his wish to leave his cremains at the U.S. Navy station in Norfolk, Virginia.
Please sign the guestbook below.
Rest in peace, Bob! Thank you for the beautiful blankets, which are now more precious than ever to us. Have fun watching over us, laughing at all the crazy drama and knowing we love and miss you. You raised some very special children, for which I am forever grateful to you; I know you are proud of them, your legacy to the world. God bless!
RIP dad. You taught us all how to be strong and be a fighter. That is exactly what we are doing. I miss you more than you could imagine. Till I see you again. I love you DAD.
R.I.P. Bob I will miss you and all the long conversations we had. I know you are in a much better place and you are looking down on all of us. I am so glad I got to see you and spend time with you before you passed I will cherish the moment you held my hand gave us all a thumbs up. Till we see each other again
Love your sister Kimm
Dad, There’s so many things I could say, so much more I’d like to. Thank you for everything. you’ll be a part of me forever, and I’ll never forget.Till I see you again… I love dad. Nicky
R.I.P. Dad. We all love you and you will always be in our hearts. See you on the other side.
Your son
Jeff
I miss you Dad. We didn’t have nearly enough time together. I am so glad I was able to be with you near the end. I will always cherish the hand squeezes. I love you and will see you again.
Love, Kristina
I want to thank you for the special memories I hold in my heart, will keep you with me always… Thank you for always being there and taking care of us and teaching us to be strong. And most of all, for putting up with so much bull crap from your kids. And still loving us in spite of it. So glad I got to spend time with you before you gained your wings… Fly High and watch over us All!!! I love You. Lori
Rip dad i love and miss you see yoy again one day not long in future
Rip dad i love and miss you see yoy again one day not long in future
RIP Bob I made your life HELL for a few years trying to run you off! But you stayed Strong and hung in doing the best you could. You took on 7 hateful kids that you didn’t have too, and was always there for us! I hope you know how proud I was of you. Still loving you! Diane
My father can not be summed up in just a few words…there are no words to describe a man with 5 biological children and who becomes a “step” dad to 7 fatherless children. He stood tall & strong beside us during our adolescent defiance and in proud stature during our achievements. A man of honor & integrity, having served our country as a proud Naval Enlisted Man. A man I will miss everyday of my life. I Love You Dad!
In correction of my prior entry typo……my father has 7 biological children ….. Cheri