Arlon Estel Eldridge, age 78 of Franklin, NC formerly of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at his residence.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Betty Eldridge; sister, Mary Ann Brady; brother, Billy Odell Eldridge; and sister-in-law, Elaine Eldridge.
He is survived by wife of 48 years, Sonja Eldridge; children, Amiee (Matt) Bailey and Robbie (Janet) Hayles; grandchildren, McKenzie Hayles, Jessie Hayles and Devlin Bailey; brothers, Ray Eldridge, T.C. (Emma) Eldridge, Ernest B. Eldridge, and Junior (Jeannie) Eldridge; sisters, Ruby Roberts, Margaret Brady, and Christine Baine and numerous loving nieces and nephews and other loving family and friends.
Mr. Eldridge was the owner of Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and of the Baptist faith. He was also a member of the Junaluska Masonic Lodge 145, the Nequassa Chapter #43 Order of the Eastern Star, Smokey Mountain Shriners, and Franklin Gem and Mineral Society. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 1 p.m. in the Christian Life Chapel, 105 Holloway Dr., Lebanon. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the service. Interment will follow in the Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Bro. Rick Edwards will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Franklin Gem and Mineral Society or Shriners Hospital.
PARTLOW FUNERAL CHAPEL in care of arrangements. 615-444-7007 www.partlowchapel.com
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