Darrell Duane Priddy

Born in Vallejo, California, Darrell grew up in Arkansas before moving to Arizona as a pre-teen. After high school, he joined the Army and served in the Vietnam War. While stationed at Fort Riley in Kansas, he met his future wife, April. After leaving the Army, Darrell continued a lifelong thread of serving others through service to the local community as a Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy and Detective. After retiring from law enforcement, he went on to earn a masters degree and serve the prison and addiction communities as a therapist and counselor.

Darrell was known as a compassionate, kind soul with a great sense of humor. He loved to engage in long conversations about many different topics with those around him. He volunteered for many years at his church’s foodbank, served as a chalice bearer and lector at church, and loved to celebrate Thanksgiving by hosting dinner and cooking turkeys at the church. He also served on many Cursillo teams throughout the years.

Darrell is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, April Joy Y. Priddy (nee Suzuki), his son, Jared Priddy and wife, Amy; his son, Joel Priddy and wife, Christina, as well as grandchildren: Stephanie, Micah, Austin, Jared Jr, Peyton, and Delilah. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Patricia Kinsey, his nephews, Scott Priddy and wife, Dawn; Kevin Priddy and wife, Danella; Richard Priddy; and niece, Robin Priddy. He will also be missed by April’s family: Agnes Von Brimer and son, Jay Von Brimer; Randall Suzuki and wife Joyce and daughter, Kristi Lyn Suzuki and partner, Nino Lutao. Darrell will also be remembered by many grandnieces and grandnephews on both sides of the family.

Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Oran and Delphine Priddy and his brother, Jack Priddy.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 15th at 1pm at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the food bank at St. Stephen’s. Address: 2310 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008