March 31, 1919 - June 13, 2006
Russell A. Aldridge, 87, Kokomo, died 4:04 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Howard Regional Health System. He was born March 31, 1919, in Ashland, Kan., to John and Zola (Claypool) Aldridge. He went on to marry Leona E. (Strayer) Sturgeon Aldridge on Aug. 24, 1952. She preceded him in death June 23, 1986.
He was a veteran of the Army Medical Corps, having served during WW II. During that time, he received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, American Defense Ribbon and Medical Badge. He worked for Globe American, and later worked for the Chrysler Corp. Casting Plant for 25 years.
He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 1152, Kokomo and was a member of the American Legion, Scott-Lamber Post 415, Galveston. He enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also loved his dog Maddie.
Surviving are his companion and best friend, Elsie Loy, Kokomo; son, Robert Aldridge and wife Cherri, Kentucky; daughter, Melissa Kelly, Kokomo; grandchildren, Kortney, Kayla and Kelsie Taylor, Christopher Aldridge, Kokomo; stepchildren, Emily Davis, Greentown, Daniel Sturgeon, Greentown, and Beverly Johns, Kokomo; great-grandson,
Alexander Aldridge; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and stepdaughter, Ramona McCartney Mann.
March 31, 1919 - June 13, 2006
Russell A. Aldridge, 87, Kokomo, died 4:04 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Howard Regional Health System. He was born March 31, 1919, in Ashland, Kan., to John and Zola (Claypool) Aldridge. He went on to marry Leona E. (Strayer) Sturgeon Aldridge on Aug. 24, 1952. She preceded him in death June 23, 1986.
He was a veteran of the Army Medical Corps, having served during WW II. During that time, he received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, American Defense Ribbon and Medical Badge. He worked for Globe American, and later worked for the Chrysler Corp. Casting Plant for 25 years.
He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 1152, Kokomo and was a member of the American Legion, Scott-Lamber Post 415, Galveston. He enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also loved his dog Maddie.
Surviving are his companion and best friend, Elsie Loy, Kokomo; son, Robert Aldridge and wife Cherri, Kentucky; daughter, Melissa Kelly, Kokomo; grandchildren, Kortney, Kayla and Kelsie Taylor, Christopher Aldridge, Kokomo; stepchildren, Emily Davis, Greentown, Daniel Sturgeon, Greentown, and Beverly Johns, Kokomo; great-grandson,
Alexander Aldridge; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and stepdaughter, Ramona McCartney Mann.
Family Members
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Francis Monroe Aldridge
1914–1979
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Opal V. Aldridge Sumners
1916–2003
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William Newton Aldridge
1917–2006
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Ava Dean Aldridge Tallman
1920–1990
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S1 Willard Henry Aldridge
1921–1941
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Willard Henry Aldridge
1921–1941
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Willard Henry Aldridge
1921–1941
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Katherine May Aldridge Aldridge-Bonillas
1923–2004
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James A Aldridge
1927–2010
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