LEONARD RAY ELDRIDGE, age 80, of Waynesville, OH passed away April 6, 2013. He was born in Jackson, KY on April 19, 1932 to the late Farrish and Anna Lee Eldridge.

Ray was a quiet and humble man who loved the Lord and his family. He was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather, and an active member of Fairview Church. On March 19, 1977, Ray was ordained as a deacon of Fairview Church in Ohio.

Ray was a decorated Korean War veteran, and after serving in the United States Army, he returned home and worked 27 years at NCR and later retired from General Motors after 20 years’ service.

He was preceded in death by 1 son, Gary Eldridge; 1 grandson; 2 brothers, Estill and Ernest and 7 sisters, Goldie, Evelyn, Reva, Etta, Lorraine, Wanda and Ruth.

Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Dorothy Russell Eldridge; 1 daughter, Tina Hanks; 2 sons, Rick and Greg Eldridge; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Lester Eldridge; 1 sister, Cassie Greenwell and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He will be missed and will always be in our hearts. We will once again be together in heaven where there will be no more goodbyes.

-Written by the family