Dr. Marvin Eugene Priddy, MD

Dr. Marvin Eugene Priddy, 93, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on January 12, 2022. He was born on July 20, 1928, in Andrews, Indiana, the eldest son of the late H. Glen and Alice L (Burget) Priddy. Dr. Priddy graduated from Indiana University Medical School in 1954, then proudly served his country as a Captain in the United States Air Force. He was a family physician in Fort Wayne for over 50 years delivering 3,800+ babies. For several decades, he was the doctor for the Fort Wayne Komets and Northside High School. A pioneer in sports medicine, Dr. Priddy was instrumental in the NHL’s adoption of helmets for hockey players. In 1996, Marvin was awarded the honor of Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Evan Bayh, as well as Doctor of The Year by the Indiana State Medical Association. He was a proud member of the Community Christian Reformed Church, American Medical Association, Indiana and Allen County Medical Associations, the Indiana Academy of Family Practice, the Ft. Wayne Rotary, the American Legion Post #46. Marvin and Vivian enjoyed traveling the world and had many wonderful stories. In a one of a kind love story, he is survived by his wife of 71 years, Vivian E. (Brubaker) Priddy; son, Mark Priddy, of Noblesville, IN; daughters, Lynn Priddy (Rick McGee) of Chicago, IL; Leah (Dan) Palmer of Fort Wayne, IN; and Deanne (Justin) Hunter of Frankfort, IN; brother, William Priddy; grandchildren, Alexander, Ian, Lauren, Amy, Kristen, Grant, Heather, and Isaac; and great-grandchild, Emma. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Patricia VanMeter, and Ellen Billerbeck. A funeral service to honor Dr. Priddy's life and legacy will be held at 10:00 am Friday on January 21, 2022, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. A calling will also be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his honor may be given to Fort Wayne Medical Education Program or Fort Wayne Rotary Foundation. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Dr. Priddy's family may be shared at www.McCombandSons.com.