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Jeff Aldridge Obituary

ALDRIDGE Jeff Aldridge. A funeral service for Jeff Aldridge, 49, of Hebron, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012, at the Heath Church of Christ, 1331 Chapel Way, Heath, with Pastor Steve Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. On Monday afternoon, January 2, 2012 Jeff passed from this life into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, co-worker and friend committed to presenting his faith through his life, no matter the circumstance. Physical illness or limitation had no effect on Jeff's ability to communicate the hope he had through faith in Jesus Christ. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University and spent his career with the Columbus Division of Fire at Station 13 on Arcadia Street. Jeff became a Columbus firefighter in April 1989 and continued until his May 2010 retirement. He had been a member of the Heath Church of Christ and a member of the Maranatha Bible Church. Born January 18, 1962, in Columbus he was a son of the late Ron Aldridge and Toni Aldridge of Westerville. Surviving are his wife, Gina (Smith) Aldridge, whom he married on September 22, 1990; his beloved children, Allison, Jenna, Kristen; brothers, Tim (Jane) Aldridge of Delaware, Dan (Chris) Aldridge of Columbus; his father and mother-in-law, Ken and Mary Smith of Somerset; brother-in-law, Mark (Misty) Smith of Glenford; sisters-in-law, Kathy (Jeff) Wilson and Juli (Art) Kunkler both of Somerset; several nieces and nephews; an uncle, Gary (Barb) Aldridge of Delaware; and an aunt, Virginia Dennis of Westerville. In addition to his father, a brother Mike Aldridge preceded him in death. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at the BRUCKER-KISHLER FUNERAL HOME, 985 N. 21st Street, Newark, 740-366-3343, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Aldridge children, 120 Canyon Villa Ct., Hebron, OH 43025 or Hospice of Central Ohio, P.O. Box 430, Newark, OH 43058. The family requests that all guestbook condolences be signed at www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com and click obituaries/guestbook entry.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeff Aldridge

32 Entries

Nancy (Headington) Whittaker

January 19, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the entire Aldridge Family. As a classmate and neighbors growing up with Jeff, and the other Aldridge boys in Devonshire, I will forever remember Jeff's fun laugh and his nickname of "Duck".

Rose Headington-Cook

January 18, 2012

Dear Aldridge family- so-so sorry to hear of the passing of Jeff. We were neighbors and remember him (and all the boys) with such fond memories! You all have had such pain and I can only hope your suffering subsides!

January 10, 2012

Gina and Family, sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Debbie (Gower) West

Terri Swan

January 8, 2012

Our hearts are with you all. The light of his life will shine on for years to come.

January 5, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about this. My heart is broken for you all. You have been through so much. My love to all of you.
Nurse Silly Jill

January 5, 2012

I was so sorry to her about the loss of your father and husband. You have my sincere sympathy.
Pat Massaro

Marcia Brown

January 5, 2012

you are sadly missed jeff ! sorry for your loss and the aldridge family is in my thoughts and prayers .

Lisa (Brim) Watkins

January 5, 2012

Gina, and family sorry for your loss, thougts and prayers are with you!

Rhonda Young (Hatfield)

January 5, 2012

I am very sad to hear that Jeff passed away. We lived right down the street from the Aldridges when we were kids in Devonshire and I have great memories of Jeff and his family. I wish you peace in this difficult time! I'm so sorry for your loss.

Lori Baker

January 5, 2012

Jeff and I were in every class together from kindergarden to 6th grade at Devonshire and every homeroom from grades 7-12.Just the mention of his name puts an instant smile on my face.What a great gift, laughter and happiness, he shared with all of us.My sincere condolences to Jeff's wife, children and family. You are truly blessed to have shared your lives with such a warm hearted, humorous, loving soul. May God comfort you during this time of your great loss knowing he is one step ahead of us on his journey to a wonderous eternity.

Kirk Russell

January 4, 2012

I was saddened to hear in the passing of Jeff this week.I have only good memories of Jeff in the time we spent together at Beechcroft and in little league football.Jeff by far was not the biggest kid on the team.But he sure played as if he was.And lead our team to a undefeated season at half back in 1972.Please except my sincere condolences and may he rest in peace.

January 4, 2012

I knew Jeff from his post-college days at Indianola - we played softball together and we became pretty good friends. Gina and family - you are in our thoughts/prayers, we've lost a great man of God. Pat & Karen Payne & family (Gahanna/Indianola CofC)

Lynda Pomeroy and the staff at Columbus MDA

January 4, 2012

Jeff was an inspiration to us - his faith and warmth a precious blessing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Bob and Jodi Miller

January 4, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls in this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy, Bob, Jodi, Megan and Maci Miller

January 4, 2012

Cherish the memories. The Family has my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Love, Carla Reed and family.

Dan and Nina Reichley

January 4, 2012

Gina and family, we are so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Dan and Nina Reichley

January 4, 2012

RIP Jeff thanks for saving my mother years back from her car accident.

Mark Wardlow

January 4, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Tim and Jane.Tim introduced us a few times and he was always nice and had a smile. Tim, to you and your family I hope all the prayers help get you through this time of Jeff's passing.God Bless.

Lori Crewe (Ius)

January 4, 2012

So sorry for the Aldridge Family's loss. I attended Beechcroft with Jeff and he was my first "official" date when I was in 9th grade! We double dated with Lori Boyd and Jeff Benge to a basketball game! We were Lori & Jeff times two! I hope Jeff's family finds comfort in all the memories of they have with Jeff!

Darlene & Keith Hogue

January 4, 2012

Jeff was an inspiration to many and an instrument of His peace.
We are blessed to have known him.

Kim Wilson-Garavuso

January 4, 2012

I attended Beechcroft HS with Jeff and have nothing but fond memories of the times we shared. I can still see his coy smile, the gleem in his eye....and then he would say the funniest things!!! He was always "Jeffie" to me. While he was a bit shy, he was always sweet and compassionate. May God bless his family with strength and love and know that he was a friend to many.

Gina (Ginther) Winterstein

January 4, 2012

I was very close to Jeff in high school. He will remain a significant part of my life. My heart goes out to all those who were fortunate enough to be touched by Jeff and are grieving for this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.

Nancy Barton

January 4, 2012

Jeff's has touched a lot of people over the years. I'll never forget him air guitaring Ted Nugent's "Cat Scratch Fever" during a biology exam in 11th grade at Beechcroft. It didn't help me identify the disected body parts of a frog but it put a smile on my face! May the Aldridge family find comfort in Jeff's love.

Fire Chief Ned Pettus Jr.

January 4, 2012

The Columbus Division of Fire offers our condolences to the family and friends of our brother firefighter.

Deidra (Baker) Wolf

January 4, 2012

Dear Aldridge Family,
When I think of Jeff it immediately takes me back to the Devonshire and Beechcroft days. He was in a great circle of friends with my sister, Lori, and an endless list of people who have left a lasting impression. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Shelley Orr Schultheis

January 4, 2012

May your warmest memories of your husband and father help to ease your grief and bring you comfort. I, in addition to other Beechcroft classmates, am so sorry for your loss of Jeff.

Sandi & Ed Holland

January 3, 2012

Dan, Chris & Family,
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God strengthen you in time of your loss.

Lisa McCague-DeWitt

January 3, 2012

I am saddened to learn of Jeff's passing, and my thoughts and prayers go out to the Aldridge family.

Bob Bunge

January 3, 2012

I haven't seen Jeff since high school, but remember riding my bike to his house in Devonshire when we were in elementary school. RIP, Jeff.

Cathy Bentley (Bowen)

January 3, 2012

I am having a hard time with this we went to school together at Beechcroft and Church at Indianola Church of Christ. I havn't seen him in years however he was always a very nice and loving man. I liked him ma lot and so sad of his passing. He will be very welcome in the house of our Lord and God will take wonderful care of him.

Brian Brown

January 3, 2012

I grew up in Devonshire near Jeff. He graduated with my brother Jim. He was always up for football or water skiing with us. Loved seeing him on fire runs and sharing old times. Lots of us Beechcroft guys in the fire service. God Bless you and your family.

January 3, 2012

I can't begin to express my sorrow for Jeff's passing. He was one of my son Tom's best friends and felt like a member of our family. He and Tom went to Beechcroft High School and East Tennessee State University together and have had a lasting friendship. I have many precious memories of Jeff and I will treasure every one of them. Jeff was a kind, sensitive boy and man and had a great love of his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Shirley Keefer

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