Claude Franklin Eldridge

It is sad to know that your father is gone from us. I was in the Class of 1960 and remember him as having a wonderful smile and always a gentle, calm demeanor with his students. He and your mom were my ideal couple.

Laura and Family, What a beautiful tribute to your father. He will be missed. He was a dedicated father, grandfather, and leader in the community. I feel so fortunate he moved his family back to Elkin in the seventies,and cherish the memories of all the good times we had together. He was an inspiration to all.
Love, Manda

Mr Claude Eldridge was one of the finest man I have known. He was always good to all his students. In school and after, we will miss him.

Claude Eldridge was a great man and a great influence on me. I can still remember being in the 7th grade and trying to play football for the first time. He had great patience and always treated his players with dignity and respect. The first time I put on a football uniform I put the thighpads in backwards. He never laughed or made fun of my ignorance, he simply told me how they were supposed to fit. The most important part of coaching is how to treat a player. Coach Eldridge taught...

Tom, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

He was my Sunday school teacher, geometry teacher, and coach. Most of all he taught by example of a life well lived.
I wish my sons had had a coach like him. He always had that big smile and warm handshake when I saw him at church over the years.
I'm glad I had a chance two years ago to tell him what a great influence he had in my life. He now has his reward for being a good and faithful servant.
Steve Martin

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Eldridge family today.