The New Era - All about Sweet Home since 1929

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...