David Emerson Priddy passed away after a brief illness in Bakersfield, California on May 6th, 2023. He was 80 years old.

David is survived by his wife of 55 years Jeri (Stone) Priddy, daughter Karen Priddy, son Mark Priddy, daughter-in-law Shannon Priddy, sister Barbara (Priddy) Lang, sister Gay (Priddy) DeTunq, and grandchildren Jessica, Kristopher, Jordan and Cassidy.

He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Priddy, Mother Iris (Keene) Priddy and sister Janice (Priddy) Tucker.

David was born in Bakersfield, California on April 1st, 1943. He grew up in the rural community of  Di Gorgio near Arvin, California. He graduated from Arvin High School in 1961 and later attended Bakersfield College where he studied electronics.

David married Jeri (Stone) Priddy of Bakersfield, CA  August 31,1968.  Their first child, daughter Karen Michel, was born in 1970. The family relocated to the bay area in 1971 where David worked as a regional manager for RCA's service division. In 1973 his son, Mark Emerson was born. David left RCA in the mid 70s and opened his own business, John Blew TV and Appliance in  Menlo Park, CA.   

The family returned to  Bakersfield in 1981.   David worked as the branch manager for  General Electric's service center and later as manager of Urner's service center.  

David loved being outside and almost always had a garden where he grew his favorite vegetables like ocra and swiss chard.  He taught himself to build and program home PCs and always had the latest technology. 

David had a life long passion for motorcycles. In his 20s he had been a competitive hill climber, winning numerous competitions including the western  regional championship. He was never without a motorcycle.  later in life he would often enjoy long weekend rides in the mountains around Bakersfield. It was on one of those rides that David discovered, and fell in love with, the small community of Woody, Ca.  He and Jeri bought property there  and David went to work  designing and drawing the plans for their dream home. They moved to Woody when the house was finished in 1996. 

 David spent his retirement years  working on various projects around his property, his dog Fred  or one of his beloved cats at his side. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was always willing to give them  rides around the property on his tractor. He was respected and well liked in the community, always willing to lend a hand to a friend or neighbor.  He was a man of honesty and integrity and he will be deeply missed by his family, friends and everyone who knew him.  

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