Murray Silver Pritchard

Murray Silver Pritchard of Aberdeen died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Harford Memorial Hospital. He was 92. Born in Aberdeen, he was the son of the late W. Silver and Mary (Hopkins) Pritchard. He was the husband of the late Bettie (Snowden) Pritchard who died in 2004. He is survived by his daughter Nancy Bagley and her husband John of Hagerstown; son-in-law Richard Wilkinson of Aberdeen; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. In addition to his wife and parents he was pre-deceased by his daughter, Carol Ann Wilkinson. Mr. Pritchard was a 1938 graduate of Aberdeen High School and attended Strayer Business College before joining the Army. After his discharge on April 23, 1946 he began his employment as a machinist at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. He retired in April, 1977. Mr. Pritchard enjoyed hunting and fishing as a young boy with his father and later with his son-in-law and grandson. He was an avid reader of anything pertaining to history and loved crossword puzzles. He was a sports enthusiast, spending many hours watching golf, and of course, the "O's" and Ravens. A visitation will be held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. at 333 South Parke Street, Aberdeen MD on Thursday, July 3, 2014 from 6-7pm where a memorial service will begin at 7:00pm. Interment will take place at Bel Air Memorial Gardens at the convenience of the family. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001