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CLARENCE ELDRIDGE Obituary

BISHOP CLARENCE ELDRIDGE SR., 77, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. He retired from Dana Corp. after 25 years of service. In 1994, he and his wife, Margie started Christ Church of Faith where they remained steadfast and faithful for 27 years. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Pastor Margie Eldridge; children, Cynthia (Greg) Copeland, Michaele Wallace, Clarence Jr. (Paulette), Ka'Rin and Robert Eldridge; 25 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great- grandchildren, eight siblings, and a host of other family and friends. Service is noon Monday, March 12, 2018, at Dupree Memorial COGIC, with viewing starting at 10 a.m. Entombment in Covington Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home. www. ellisfh.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 9, 2018.
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Our sincere condolences to the Eldridge family. May the God of all comfort give you His peace.

Pastors Lawrence and Vanessa Custard

Neighbor

March 12, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pastor Willie Ward

March 11, 2018

Sincere Condolences to the Eldridge family on the passing of Bishop Eldridge. I am so happy that I had the chance to sit and speak with him on my last Visit to his Church! Until we all meet again, RIP with the Father Bishop Eldridge.

Wayne Brewer

March 10, 2018

Praying for you.

March 10, 2018

We was sadden to hear of Clarence passing he will be missed but be encouraged in knowing that he is rejoicing somewhere around Gods throne.

James & Mary Smith

March 9, 2018

SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR LOVE ONE GOD GOT THE ELDRIDGE AND BREWER FAMILY DIANE

Marcella DIANE Brown

March 9, 2018

My sincere sympathy to his family. I sold him his first church many years ago. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts are with you. Cheryl Bailey

Cheryl Bailey

March 9, 2018

Cynthia and Greg so sorry for the loss of your loved one, praying for your family.
Joanne Chandler

March 9, 2018

Dad, please tell Tina, Alita, Sheryl and Momma l love them and I miss them all very much. I praise and honor God for who he is to me everyday, thank you for loving, encouraging me, and supporting me all my life. I'll miss your smile, laughter, singing, praying, hugs, sound wisdom and the signature pat on the arm that said okay or amen or when you were finish and moving in another direction. I thank you for introducing us to Jesus Christ, I am forever grateful, I love you more!

Cynthia Copeland

March 9, 2018

Sorry for your loss. Keep the faith

Dave Shultz

March 9, 2018

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