Eldridge B. Richards, 88, of Jamestown, KY passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Jamestown, KY on September 25, 1935, a son of the late Velma (Grider) and Marlin Richards.
Eldridge 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.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Susan Peck (John) and Melissa Giles (Dr. Chuck), both of Columbia, KY
1 sister: Bette Riley of Louisville, KY
7 grandchildren: Hannah, Emily, and Aaron Peck, Baylor, Clay, Chaz (Samantha) and Dr. Van (Karli) Giles
3 great-grandchildren: Josie, Charlie, and Kip Giles
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Cravens) Richards and a grandson, Hayden Peck.
Funeral Service: Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at the First Baptist Church in Jamestown, KY with Dan Flanagan officiating
Burial: Rexroat Cemetery in Jamestown, KY
Visitation: Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY and Sunday after 12:00pmCT at Jamestown First Baptist Church
Pallbearers: His grandsons and family
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Jamestown First Baptist Church, PO Box 308, Jamestown, KY 42629 or to the Rexroat Cemetery (c/o Connie Miller) PO Box 187, Jamestown, KY 42629.
H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in charge of arrangements.
