Mr. James Allen Priddy, 68, of 948 Park St. Rochester. , passed away at 4:43 PM, Monday, March 14th, 2011 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Gary, IN on September 24, 1942, to the LeRoy Leonard and Wilma Williamson Priddy. Jim worked at Kewanna Metal as a welder. He is lovingly remember by 2 daughters, Jamie Engel & husband Rich of Cedar Lake, IN, Tina Smado & husband Dave of South Chicago Heights, IL a son, Jim Priddy & wife Heidi of Cedar Lakes, IN. a sister, Linda Frey of IL. a brother, Marshall Priddy of AR his companion, Sandy Bloom of Rochester. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A celebration of the life of Jim Priddy will be at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 17th, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St. Rochester, with Pastor Dave Terhune officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2-6 PM on Thursday in the funeral home.