John Frederick Priddis
June 4, 1939 ~ March 1, 2018
John Frederick Priddis, 78, died peacefully at 5:54 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2018, at home after a brief battle with cancer. John was born June 4, 1939, in south London, England and was educated at Dulwich College. Following his graduation and internship in Germany, he began his working career with Petter’s Limited. After his marriage to Maria and their subsequent emigration to the United States in 1965, he spent a thirty-five year career with Cummins Engine Company and raised two daughters, Michelle and Marissa. John was the long-time secretary of the Cummins Golf League and a volunteer for Garland Brook Cemetery’s veteran services and for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, as well as being an ardent reader, avid golfer, a friend of Bill W. for twelve continuous years, curious traveler, dog lover, dedicated gardener, and voracious vocabularist. Private funerary arrangements are being handled by Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. John is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Don Davis of Columbus and Marissa Priddis of Mount Vernon, Indiana; his partner, Annie Novotny of Columbus; sister, Pamela Bron of Australia; as well as relatives in England, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. John was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Maria, as well as by his parents, Frederick and Margaret, and his younger sister, Felicity. Memorial contributions may be made to Relay For Life of Mount Vernon, Indiana or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, either directly or through Jewel-Rittman.
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Oh Dad… we’ll miss you so…
I’m so sorry for your loss. Treasure the memories of your father.
I knew John as a child, I lived across the road in Carshalton Beeches in Surrey. I was friends with his sister Felicity, now they are together. This is very sad news for me. I send my love to his family in the US, although I’ve never met them I hear all about them from Pam, I also live in Australia.
John and Maria were my second family for the last 50 years. I am very saddened at his passing but so very happy that our families spent 50 years together and made so many wonderful memories. RIP John!!
We are so sad to learn of John’s passing. John and Maria were great neighbors to us for over 20 years. We will miss our little chats in the front yard about landscaping and mowing and we will miss seeing him walking the dog in all types of weather. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this sudden and difficult time. Sincerely, Brent, Pam and Tori.
Rest In Peace Uncle John, at moments like this we realize how brief our stay is here on earth, when I observe your life I am happy to see that you waisted very little of it. Uncle John will always be remembered with great affection and respect. Our hearts go out to Michelle, Marissa and Auntie Pam. With dearest sympathies and love… Tony, Treena, Feclity May, Theodora and Elliana
Wishing you comfort and strength during this devastating time. I knew John from Relay for Life and always enjoyed talking with him. He was a proud father and a kind man. In caring sympathy, Liz
We send our sincere condolences to the family of John Frederick Priddis. Our hearts and prayers are with you. ~ Davis Family
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a great guy and I always enjoyed conversations with him.
Michelle and Marissa, My deepest condolences to you and your wonderful family. Your dad was a favorite customer of mine at New Japan restaurant. I remember him and your lovely mom so fondly. He always put a smile on my face and it was such a pleasure to know him. Much love to you all. Love, Jennifer
Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the memories you cherish. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle, My prayers are with you, your family and especially your dad. He was loved by many as are you.
Michelle- I did not know your father, but I know you- and if he was anything like you I can only imagine what an amazing person he was. He is leaving a joyful, determined, hardworking, kind, admirable woman as his legacy-for that he would be proud. Sending you support and heartfelt sympathies from afar.
Dear Uncle John, I will miss you very much. Thank you for the being there for me even though our family all live so far apart. Thank you for the lovely time we spent together five years ago, for keeping in touch and for sharing the family trees. With love and hugs to those who will miss him too and most of all to Michelle, Marissa and Annie. xxx
We were sad to hear the news of John’s death from cancer. Our best wishes and thoughts go to all the family at this difficult time. (Sheila and David Priddis – Forest of Dean, England. A long term family history friend of John)