Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Miles Aldridge Obituary
He was born December 30, 1926, in Alabama, son of Floyd C. Aldridge and Leila E. Aldridge.
Miles served 10 years during World War II and the Korean War; 1950-1953. He served as Engineering Officer in the U. S. Merchant Marines one year and 9 years as Senior Lt. USNR. He served aboard Bay Class Troup Transports delivering 6,000 troops to foreign fronts and retrieving the wounded. He also served aboard two AOs. Miles retired after 32 years as a Petroleum Engineer for Atlantic Richfield and then worked for W.H. Thomas Oil Company as a Petroleum Consultant.
Surviving are his Daughter, Patricia A. (David) Conlee, Son, James C. (Patty) Aldridge, Daughter, Cynthia Aldridge Windham, 4 Granddaughters, 1 Grandson, 3 Great Granddaughters, 5 Great Grandsons, Special Friend and Caretaker, Mindy McDaniel.
He was preceded in death by his loving Wife, Patricia Elizabeth Broadhead Aldridge, Father, Floyd C. Aldridge, Mother, Leila E. Aldridge.
Friends will be received Sunday, September 3, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at West End Baptist Church.
Services will be held Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 2:00 pm. at West End Baptist Church with officiating.
Interment will follow in Clanton City Cemetery, Clanton, Alabama.
In lieu of flowers, Miles requests that donations be made to Butterfly Bridge Children's Advocacy Center P.O. Box 588, Clanton, AL 35046
Martin Funeral Home directing.
You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Miles, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1300 4th Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045
People and places connected with Miles
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Miles Aldridge's name
How to support Miles's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Miles Aldridge's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more