June 18, 1947 – Aug. 1, 2018
Michael Kent Prichard, 71, of Sweet Home died Aug. 1, 2018.
He was born June 18, 1947 in Salem to William and Kora (Lee) Prichard.
He was raised in Lyons and then settled in Sweet Home in the mid 1970s.
Mr. Prichard served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged Sept. 3, 1969.
He worked for Willamette Industries and drove semi trucks. He retired from Milky Way.
Mr. Prichard loved to grow a garden and spend time with his grandchildren. He liked to take his dog Max for walks.
He is survived by his sons, Michael Scott Prichard of Jefferson, Shayne Prichard of Hillsboro and Shawn Prichard of Virginia; daughter Trina Fry of Sweet Home; brothers William Prichard and family, Pete Prichard and family, and Rob Prichard and family; sister Marge Phillips and family; eight grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.
Mr. Prichard was preceded in death by his parents, William and Kora Prichard; and brother Larry Prichard.
A graveside service is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Bilyeu Den Cemetery, 42700 Camp Morrison Drive, Scio.
A potluck will follow at the farm house in Lyons.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.