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Dusty Eldridge Obituary

Dusty Michael Eldridge was born February 3, 1988 and died June 13, 2006 at the age of 18 years. He was a native of McComb, MS and a resident of Kentwood, LA. He was a member of Lewiston Baptist Church. He was a student at Jewel M. Sumner High School. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Michael and Melanie Eldridge, Kentwood; his mother and step-father, Beverly and Wes Vidaure, Independence; four brothers, Dwayne Eldridge, Kentwood, Orry and Allen Eldridge, Springfield, Troy Vidaure, Independence; one sister, Kelsey Vidaure, Independence; grandparents, Mildred Eldridge, Kentwood, Elaine and ""Paw'' Fred Johnson, Amite, and Herbert Woodard, Clinton; a special aunt and uncle, Betty and Huey Woodard, Kentwood, as well as numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Allen Eldridge; two aunts, Tina Eldridge and Donna Slaven. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Services conducted by Rev. Leon Carpenter. Interment Lewiston Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jun. 14, 2006.

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Ann, Katie & Keith Huff

June 16, 2006

To Dusty's Family,

Our sincere sympathy. May God comfort you.

niccoli haynes

June 14, 2006

Dear Michael, Beverly. melanie and Wes,



You don't know me but Jeremy and my son, Charles Frank are the best of friends. I have also had a son that died, not in the same way that Dusty did, but it still hurts. When my son died someone told me that I have to grieve but I don't have to grieve alone. Please remember this because it is the truth!!!

Tammy Havard

June 14, 2006

Beverly& Wes, I am so sorry for your loss.Casey & I will be praying for you.May God Bless Your Family.

Love,

Tammy , Casey & Johm Jon

Karlene Carpenter

June 14, 2006

Dusty you will be remembered always as a sweet kind young man and welled love by your family.

Love Aunt Karlene & Uncle Bill Carpenter

Sue Minor

June 14, 2006

Mike, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. It is a time that I can truly say "I know how it feels to lose a child." I am so very sorry. I will keep you and your family in my daily prayers. Bless you sweetie.

With Love,

Sue Didone Minor

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