Mr. Carlton Lee "Carl" Pridgen, age 69, of Fairmont, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center of Lumberton, NC. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Pleasant View Baptist Church with Revs. Ricky Burnett and Jerry Groves officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 26, 2013 from 7-9pm at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont. Carl was born December 19, 1943 in Robeson County to the late Roy and Margie Powell Pridgen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Faye Pridgen. Carl was a retired Veteran with the United States Army and National Guard, where he served over twenty six years; serving in Korea and Vietnam. After his retirement he worked for West-Point Textile Plant. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church where he was a member of the Adult Class. He served as sexton and on the yard committee, and sang in the old Adult Choir. In the late 70's and early 80's he played softball and baseball with the Fairgrove Bears and Blue Jays Ball Team. Before his declining health he loved to do carpentry work as a hobby, including remodeling in his own home. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 42 years, Judy Pridgen of the home; one son Carlton Wayne Pridgen and Pattie of Miss.; one daughter, Evelyn Rose Lamm and husband Michael of Red Springs; one brother, Roy Leon Pridgen and wife Mollie of Ky.; three step-daughters; one step son; one aunt, Grace Pridgen; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a special caregiver, Myrtle Carter, special friends, Melton and Linda Hunt, Shari Carter, Annie Ruth Chavis, Martha Ray Hardin, Dorothy Mae Locklear, Velton and Lois Hunt, Maddi Strickland, Burt Oxendine, and Cookie Hunt; and a host of other friends.