Carl Linden Prichard,

Carl Linden Prichard, age 54, of Hiddenite, passed away Fri. Nov. 21, 2014. Born to the late Carl Linden and MaryEdith Kerley Prichard, on July 1, 1960, in Alexander County, he was of the Baptist faith. He was employed in the furniture industry, with Thomasville and Lewittes Furniture Companies. He was a Nascar Fan, pulling for Mark Martin, and was always a lover of a good joke. He will be sorely missed by "man's best friend", Biscuit.  In addition to his parents he was preceded by nine siblings.  He is survived by his wife, Lois Anne Prichard of the home. One stepson, Travis Raby and wife Denise of Chicopee, Mass., one stepdaughter, Ronda Mitchell, of Morganton. Carl has five step grandchildren. He will be remembered by one brother and three sisters, Parks Prichard and wife Cindy of Taylorsville, Nora Johnson and husband Jerry of Statesville, and Lucy Combs of Wilkesboro, and Rose Jones, of Black Mountain. He has a host of nephews and nieces.  He had a best friend, Kevin Denee and wife Liz and his god children Linden and Laila Denee, all of Hiddenite.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 from 3-3:45 p.m. at Millersville Baptist Church, with Memorial services at 4 p.m. The Rev. Bill Orren will officiate.  Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alexander County, 50 Lucy Eckerd Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681.