Thomas Keith Eldridge
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Tom Eldridge 69, of Bobs Creek, KY passed from this life on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born on Sunday, February 2, 1947 in Harlan, KY. Tom was a retired electrician, a US Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam War, loved spending time with his wife, family and enjoyed the outdoors.
His parents, Pearl & Dorothy Eldridge, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Veronica "Sis" Eldridge of Bobs Creek, KY. Two daughters, Rachel Eldridge & Rebekah Eldridge (husband, Doug Shepherd); his beloved grandson, Mace Eldridge Shepherd all of Lexington, KY; his sister, Debbie Castle & husband Mike of Greenfield, IN. Two brothers-in-law, Austin Ramsey and Roger and wife Sue Smith of Williamsport, IN. His special friends, Harm Long & Judy Neal along with a host of other family, friends and neighbors also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 8 PM in the Chapel of Henson & Rich Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Daniel officiating.
Visitation will also be held on Saturday from 5PM until the funeral hour at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 2PM at the Old Arthurs Chapel Cemetery in Rose Hill, VA. The Harlan County Honor Guard will conduct Military Burial Honors.
Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Castle, Harmon Long, Doug Shepherd, Stacy Creech, Calvin Long & Austin Ramsey.
Henson & Rich Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the Eldridge Family.
Published by The Harlan Daily Enterprise from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2016
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