- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- In Loving Memory of Retired Master Sergeant Ehrman H. Eldridge, Tuesday, November 4, 2003, 11:00 A. M. Elim Baptist Church, 2359 Mt. Auburn Street, Augusta, Georgia. Reverend Doctor Charles E. Smith - Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2003-11-04
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the November 4, 2003 funeral of Ehrman H. Eldridge. Funeral Date: November 4, 2003. Church: Elim Baptist Church (Augusta, Ga.)
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.usg.edu/record/dlg_fpro_eldridgeehrman20031104
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_eldridgeehrman20031104
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
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Ehrman El Eldridge departed this life on October 30,
2003. He was horn in Youngstown, Ohio on July 1, 1929,
to the late James and Rebecca Eldridge.
He married Barbara Joy Cole on November 6, 1929. They
had three children, Ehrman H. Eldridge, Jr.. M.D., (Lucky),
Cheryl Lynne Eldridge and Ly Barbara Eldridge.
Ehrman, a retired Master Sergeant in the United States
Army of America Armed Forces, Army Infantry, was
awarded the National Defense Service Medal with OLC;
United Nations Service Medal; Korean Service Medal with
3 Bronze Service Stars; Republic of Korea Presidential Unit
Citation; Combat Infantry Badge with OLC; Vietnam Ser-
vice Medal with 6 Bronze Service Stars; Vietnam Cam-
paign Medal, 7 o/s Bars; Bronze Star Medal; Good Con-
duct Medal; and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm.
He was a 33rd degree Mason.
He is survived by: his caring ex-wife, Barbara J. Eldridge;
son Ehrman H. (Patricia) Eldridge, Jr. M.D.; daughters,
Cheryl L. Eldridge and Ly B. Eldridge; brothers, Mack
Eldridge, James Henry Eldridge, Jr., William Eldridge, and
Leon Eldridge all deceased; and John Eldridge, Henry
Eldridge, Leroy Eldridge, Frederic Eldridge and Lawrence
Eldridge; sisters, Virginia Sims, Verne Alt and Luvennia
Dixon; grandson, LaRekos M. Ware; granddaughters,
Myleata R. Eldridge, Melissa R. Eldridge, and Megan M.
Eldridge; great grandson, LeRekos M. Ware, Jr.; great
granddaughters, Mia D. Ragland and Mikayla R. Eldridge;
and a host of relatives and friends.
5he (Pule* Service
Processional.....
Scripture........
Prayer ..........
Hymn.............
Acknowledgements
Eulogy...........
Recessional
Interment........
.................Musicans
....Min. Josephine Gardner
.......Rev. Rudolph Mayes
...................Choir
.........Wilhemina Brodie
....Rev. Dr. Charles E. Smith
Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens
Repast
Elim Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
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U.S. ARMY COLOR GUARD
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ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH USHERS
Seize the Moment
Seize the moment before its gone
for antoher day begins at daunt.
Embrace the night, which brings you rest -
Awab^e and know you did your best,
fight each fight, and run each race -
It matters not if you win or place.
Seize the moment.. youd be blest
then rest assured you passed the test
for he who tries can never fad
When Qod directs the ship uAd sad
Seize the moment and hold it dear
And rise above you fear.
ClchnmvledgemenlA
The family expresses its sincere and deepest gratitude for your
prayers, condolences, visits, cards, and acts of kindness during our
time of bereavement. We especially thank Teddy Howard for his
friendship and help during this difficult time. May God continue
to bless and keep each of you ~ The Family
Services Entrusted To
Historic Dents Undertaking Establishment
Augusta, Georgia
