John "Johnny" Franklin Eldridge, Sr.

John “Johnny” Franklin Eldridge, Sr., passed away on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Pruitt Health Care in Elkin. He was born in Surry County on December 20, 1938; Son of the late Haston Eldridge, and Mongielee Wiles Eldridge Durham. He was preceded in death, by His wife; Louise Coram Eldridge, 2 sisters; Tina Harn and Mary Lee Vogler. John loved his family and friends. He enjoyed get-togethers at his daughter’s house eating her famous appetizers and his favorite chicken stew cooked by his son-in-law. He loved spending time with his son and daughter-in-law at Lake Norman. He enjoyed going out to listen to music and was an excellent dancer. He spent a lot of time playing golf, bowling in leagues with his wife and watching the Forbush High School Softball team. John loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all of his heart. Survivors include his loving 2 children John Eldridge, Jr. (Lisa) and Tammy Miller (Reno), Grandchildren; Jacob Allen (Brittany), Morgan Haynes (Cody), Cody Miller (Morgan), Jake Miller, Luke Miller. Great grandchildren; Lawsyn, Caden, Parker, Tucker, and Tatum, and a sister; Carolyn Hooker (Don) and a brother- in -law; Charles Vogler. A private celebration of life service will be held on Friday with Pastor Austin Caviness officiating. Mr. Eldridge will lie in state on Thursday February 4, 2021 from 8:00 to 4:00 pm and on Friday from 8:00 till 12;30 pm. at Gentry Family Funeral Service of East Bend. Memorials may be made to Forbush High School Softball Team c/o Matt Pruitt, 1525 Falcon Road, East Bend, NC 27011. A special thank you to the Health care workers of Pruitt Health Care in Elkin for their care of Mr. Eldridge. Online condolences at www.gentryfuneralservice.com Gentry Family Funeral Service in East Bend is serving the Eldridge family.