Lance Allan Priddy, 52, of Herrin, died Thursday, February 26, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family and close friends. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home in Carterville, with Pastor Tim Buehler of the Journey in Marion officiating. Burial will be Willowrest Cemetery in Carterville. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Lance was born on June 13, 1962, in Herrin, to James C. and Deloris C. (Loyd) Priddy. He is survived by his parents; Jim and Chris Priddy of Herrin; son, Darren and Mistie Priddy and their son, Brantley Allan Priddy, of Herrin; sisters, Beverly (Steve) Frey of Marion, Carol Renee Ingram-Priddy (Kathy) of Killeen, TX and Jessica Nicole (John) DeVore of Clinton, IL; brother, Rex (Anissa) Priddy of Goreville; his soul mate and partner, Mary Frey of Benton and her family; step-children; step-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host of special friends. Lance was preceded in death by his grandparents and three uncles. Prior to driving for Beelman Truck Company the last few years, Lance drove for Vitamin World. He was an avid camper. Lance enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Lance was a talented cook and most known for his skills in the kitchen especially his famous sweet potato pies, Italian beef, hot wings and Cajun style food.