In loving memory of

James "Red" Eldridge
March 3, 1941 - November 18, 2015

Jim "Red" Eldridge II, age 74, of Washington, passed away November 18, 2015 at 3:52 a.m. Washington Nursing Center. He was born March 3, 1941 in Vincennes to Eloise (Kinnaman) and James William Eldridge. He graduated from Wheatland High School in 1959 and attended Vincennes University. He was a member of Wheatland United Methodist church. He is survived by two sisters; Millicent Watson of Wheatland and Thayer Religh of Midland, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Wheatland Cemetery.

Tributes

Rita Sandefer wrote on Nov 27, 2015:

"Jim and I started to school together and remained friends throughout school and graduation. John and I remained friends with Jim throughout his life, visiting on many, many occasions, and enjoying laughter and good times. We will miss him.. Rita Chaney Sandefer"

Jo Ann Like wrote on Nov 24, 2015:

"Millicent and Thayer, please accept my condolences about Jim's passing. I didn;t know he had been ill. I am sorry for your family. Jo Ann"

JOHN SANDEFER wrote on Nov 22, 2015:

"As my best friend of almost 60 years, my memories of Jim are countless. At this time of Thanksgiving, I am very thankful for Jims friendship, and all the memories we share. I, in particular, recall one such incidence when we repaired a vehicle, that Jim had purchased, and of course we worked on it for some 30 days, to install loud mufflers, even though the motor had serious problems. We completed it, and we drove it about 1/2 mile, and returned to his mothers home, who had a white brick fireplace, and we proceded to establish artistic ability on the fireplace with grease from the car. We were in shock, as to his mothers reaction, however, as usual, the gracious lady she was, she forgave us. I was Jims best man at his wedding, and we were closer than brothers, I will miss him deeply. He had a sense of humor, second to none, and his laughter, echo today. I miss you already, and will always. John Sandefer"

charles sibley wrote on Nov 21, 2015:

"So sorry to hear about your loss. Nothing can really fully prepare us for the loss of a loved one. But we can find comfort and hope that they are no longer suffering as Ecclesiastes 9:5 reassures us that they feel nothing at all, and that One day we won't have to deal with death because there will be no more pain and death like Isaiah 25:8,9 tells us. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses I try to comfort others and I hope I have done that for your family sorry for your loss. charliesibley@aol.com"