Eldridge B. Richards, 88, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, August 13th surrounded by family.
Eldridge was born in Jamestown, KY on September 25, 1935, a son of the late Velma (Grider) and Marlin Richards.
He was a lifetime member and a 50 year plus Deacon at Jamestown First Baptist Church. He worked for Irby Construction Company for 9 years installing electrical transmission lines throughout the United States. in 1965 he began his 30 plus year career with Kentucky Utilities as a lineman.
Eldridge is survived by.
Two Daughters, Susan Peck (John), Melissa Giles (Dr. Chuck), both of Columbia, KY.
One Sister, Bette Riley, of Louisville, KY.
He is also survived by 7 grandchildren Hannah, Emily, and Aaron Peck, Baylor, Clay, Chaz (Samantha) and Dr. Van (Karli) Giles, 3 great grandchildren Josie, Charlie, and Kip Giles.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Elizabeth (Cravens) Richards, and grandson Hayden Peck.
Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 18th at Jamestown First Baptist Church in Jamestown, KY with Dan Flanagan officiating.
Friends may visit 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, August 17th at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY and 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 18th at Jamestown First Baptist Church, West Cumberland Ave., Jamestown, KY.
Burial in the Rexroat Cemetery, Jamestown, KY. Grandsons and family will serve as his pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the: Jamestown First Baptist Church, PO Box 308, Jamestown, KY 42629
Rexroat Cemetery (Connie Miller) PO Box 187, Jamestown, KY 42629
