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Carl Eldridge Obituary

Carl D. Eldridge, 58, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 25, 2025 from Noon to 3 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with his nephew, Pastor Jason Sturgill officiating.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Carl's family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Shelbyville News on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Murphy - Parks Funeral Services

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Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Murphy - Parks Funeral Services

703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176

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