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Edward Etheridge Obituary
Edward Rome Etheridge, 87, a native of Steubenville, Ohio and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
Funeral services were held June 23 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson, with burial in Halfway Cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Stanley Briggs; four daughters, Edith Etheridge, Lorraine Griffin, Evette Hall and Peggy; two brothers, Levi and Joseph Simmons; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Williams, second wife, Elnora R. Etheridge; third wife, Ella Mae Etheridge; his parents, Nettie Dorsey Simmons and Levi Rome Simmons; one son, Norris Briggs; three brothers, Dr. Eugene Simmons, Johnny Simmons Sr. and Ozell Simmons; and three sisters, Jessie S. Cummings, Thelma Hicks and Bobbie Lee Butler.
He was a retired Navy veteran and a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Love you and miss you Daddy!
Lorraine Griffin
July 2, 2011
Since I didn't get a chance to say these words at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church at my father's funeral, this is what I had to say: I am from the union of Rev. Edward and Mrs Elnora Etheridge. In 1987, when I left La. and moved to Ca., I didn't realize what a big difference it would be compared to the quiet and safe Houma(at that time). And one day when my Daddy called me, back then, he said, "What are you going to do, stay out there until something happens? And yes, something did happen. I began to love my Daddy all over again, because I knew that he loved me. And later on, I became a Grandmother. So, I know what it is like to become a worrying Parent/Grandparent. And, it was after all our conversations, my Daddy and I became very close, even though we were miles apart. We could talk about anything and everything. And we would tell each "I love you." So I'm saying all that to say this, keep your families close; check on each other, especially the elderly, sick , and shut-in. In closing, as my Daddy would say, "Take care of yourself."
ELIZABETH PRINCE
June 25, 2011
THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT CAN FILL THE EMPTINESS IN YOUR HEART.BUT PERHAPS IT WILL HELP TO KNOW OTHERS CARE.
Effie Bennett
June 25, 2011
My hearfelt Condolences to your wife and family. ''Remembering our working days at Vo-Tech high school, how your mild mannered approach to problems or situations made everything all right" Rest in Peace !
June 24, 2011
May God comfort you in your time of Grief. My deepest sympathy to Evette,Peggy ann,Stanley,Edith,Pepper and the entire Etheridge Family. Linda Johnson Joseph
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Prince\McGee
June 24, 2011
Our prayers are with you all.Mr.Eddie was there when we needed prayers in our family. May God Bless you all
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