MIDDLESBORO — Jeffery Dean Eldridge, age 57, of Middlesboro, KY passed away Friday, January 2015 at Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. He was born July 13, 1957 in Trenton, Michigan, son of the late Fannon Eldridge and Magaline Thompson Eldridge. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Eldridge; uncle, Paul Thompson, aunt Clara Good; and father-in-law, Walter Brewer.
He is survived by his daughter, Tosha Eldridge; mother, Magaline Eldridge; step- daughter, Jenny (Jeff) Mills; grandchildren, Andrew, Autumn, and Russell Mills; brother, Darrel Eldridge; sister, Glenda Vajen; unde, Freeman (Alvena) Thompson; and mother-in-law, Beulah Buewer.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2015 at Shumate Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Green Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 12 noon-2 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2015 at Shumate Funeral Home Chapel.
Shumate Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.
Guestbook and Candle Lighting available at www.shumatefuneralhome .com
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Martha Melvilene Denny
January 12, 2015
I am deeply sorry for your loss.My brother Vernon Hurst spent a lot of time talking to Jeff on the phone.He will miss talking to Jeff.My sympathy and prayers for his family.
MARTY WILSON
January 12, 2015
So sorry for your loss. In our prayers.
January 11, 2015
May God strengthen and comfort the family during your time of sorrow.
Louise Elliott
January 11, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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