Orville G. Prickett passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the age of 85. He was a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force and enjoyed hunting and fishing.He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Elizabeth Prickett; daughters: Valerie (David) Nesbitt and Patricia Ann Hilburn; grandchildren: Lyndsai (Matt) Warren and Kyle A. Nesbitt; great granddaughter Savannah L.Williams; brother David A. Prickett and many nieces and nephews.A graveside service will be held in Forest Meadows Central Cemetery, 4100 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL on Monday, March 9th at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in his memory to E. T. York Haven Hospice.Arrangements are in the care of Forest Meadows Funeral Home (352)378-2528. An online guestbook is available for condolences at www.forestmeadowsfh.com. Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL - 32609 US 352-378-2528