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Slethed Matte* Sergeant 
&vanan M. ld*idge 
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Jtmmatd (Doctm dfuvtlc4 C. Smith ~ (Officiating 
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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 
ZCauiex {Bewiexa 
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