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Submitted: 3/1/23 • Approved: 3/7/23 • Last Updated: 3/10/23 • R1473717-G1473716-S3
Russell
CORPORAL US Army
Korea
April 1, 1932 - October 24, 2021
*Obituary
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
Clarksville, Arkansas
Russell Irvin Eldridge, 89, of Clarksville, AR passed away October 24, 2021 in Springdale, AR. He was born April 1, 1932 to his parents, Everett & Margaret (Hodson) Eldridge in Kokomo, IN. Russell was born and raised in Kokomo, IN. He moved to Clarksville, AR. in 2004 and instantly fell in love with it. He was an Army Veteran and married Roberta (Ryan) Eldridge in July 1951. They resided and raised their children in Kokomo, IN., where Russell was employed by DeLongs Auto Parts for 50+ years. He was an avid reader, enjoyed hunting, a history buff and loved a cold beer!
He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett & Margaret (Hodson) Eldridge; wife of 69 years, Roberta (Ryan) Eldridge.
Russell is survived by his two sons, Kirk and wife Judy Eldridge, and Kevin and wife Debbie Eldridge; grandchildren: Ryan (Hannah), Lindsey (Matt), and Bethany (Andy); one great granddaughter Iila Blu; his sibling: Wilodene Hinders, Velva Wright, and Bud Eldridge; and a host of other family and friends.
Memorial service for Russell and Roberta will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 12:00 PM with Rev. Krista Denne officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM on Friday, October 29, 2021 both at Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville, AR.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
Roberta
July 3, 1935 - January 11, 2021
*Obituary
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
Clarksville, Arkansas
Roberta (Ryan) Eldridge, 85, of Clarksville, AR passed away January 11, 2021 in Clarksville, AR. She was born July 3, 1935 to her parents, Robert & Cora (Hollingsworth) Ryan in Kokomo, IN. Roberta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She will be deeply missed by many.
"A Mother is with us always, first in her lifetime, then forever in our memory."
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Cora (Hollingsworth) Ryan.
Roberta is survived by her husband of 69 years, Russell Eldridge of the home; two sons: Kirk and wife Judy Eldridge, and Kevin and wife Debbie Eldridge; grandchildren: Ryan (Hannah), Lindsey (Matt), and Bethany (Andy); one great granddaughter Iila Blu; two brothers: John Ryan and Tom and wife Celie Ryan; and a host of other family and friends.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville.
Contributed on 3/1/23 by judyfrog
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