Johnathan Andrew "John" Eldridge

Johnathan Andrew "John" Eldridge obituary, Smithville, TN

Johnathan Andrew "John" Eldridge

Johnathan Eldridge Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crest Lawn Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Cookeville on Jan. 6, 2026.
Johnathan "John" Andrew Eldridge, 30 of Smithville, Tennessee, and formerly of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in a motorcycle accident.

John was born Thursday, August 3, 1995 in Cookeville, Tennessee to Pamela Susan (Bean) Eldridge.

John was a loving son, brother, partner, father, uncle, and friend. John was one of a kind, funny, sarcastic, and life of the room typically holding everyones attention. John loved his family, especially his 3 girls. He loved to fish, hunt, working on his truck and motorcycle, riding dirt bikes, and getting stuck in the mud with his 4-Wheeler. John was loved by those who knew him and he will be greatly missed.

John is survived by his fiance, Courtney Chamberlain; 3 Daughters, Mallary, Addie, and Kacey Eldridge; Mother, Pam Eldridge and her partner, Kevin Helton; Brother, Jeramiah Eldridge and his wife, Kate; Mother and Father-in-law, Renee and Mike Chamberlain; Brother-in-law, Brandon Chamberlain and his wife, Summer; 2 Nephews, Henry and Charlie Eldridge; 4 Nieces, Hazel Kate Eldridge, Gracelynn, Kensley, and Aspen Chamberlain; Aunt, Patricia Bouldin; A host of cousins, and special friends.

John was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Chales and Juanita Bean.

Celebration of Life for John Eldridge will be held Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Demonbreun officiating.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 1:00 pm until the time of service at 3:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.

To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com

Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.

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