In Memory of

Stephen

Joseph

Prichard

Obituary for Stephen Joseph Prichard

Stephen Joseph Prichard, 70, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away at St. Bernard’s Medical Center, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Stephen was born on December 24, 1949, in Border, Texas, to Bill D. and Catherine Hinders Prichard.

Stephen was a loving husband, son, father, brother, grandfather, neighbor, and friend. He also served in the Arkansas National Guard.

Stephen is preceded in death by his parents, Bill D. and Catherine Hinders Prichard; and sister, Frida Radcliff.

Stephen leaves behind his wife, Sandra Pendergrass Prichard, of the home; two sons, Shane (Lisa) Prichard, of Greenwood, and Grant Prichard, of Pocahontas; two daughters, Karli (Clint) Seagraves, of Pocahontas, and Stephanie Jones, of Batesville; seven brothers, Bill (Debbie) Prichard, Larry (Jo) Prichard, Richard (Lisa) Prichard, Jim Prichard, Mike Prichard, Charles (Laronda) Prichard, and Bob (Cindy) Prichard; one sister, Mary (Bill) Callahan; grandchildren, Gage Baker, Kendell Baker, Madisynn Prichard, Tatum Jones, Avery Durham, and Declan Seagraves.

A visitation will be held in the chapel of the Fears Family Funeral Home, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, on Saturday, July 18, 2020, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Cremation has been chosen as the method of final disposition. The cremation process will be initiated at the conclusion of all services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Paul Catholic School, 311 Cedar St, Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455.

Due to COVID-19, the Governor of Arkansas has directed the Arkansas Department of Health to issue directives to all funeral homes concerning restrictions and guidelines for anyone attending funeral services. As a result, everyone in attendance must wear a face mask, maintain social distancing, and provide name and contact information.