Arthur Lee Eldridge

He was born on September 25, 1931 in Chaffee to the late John and Ethel Mae Carnell Eldridge. He married Effie Mae Bettiegrue on Aug. 25, 1956 and she survives of the home.

Arthur was a Fireman in Cape Girardeau for 35 years, retiring in 1991. He owned and operated Eldridge Landscaping for many years. Arthur was a 32 degree Mason Blue Lodge in Cape Girardeau. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict.

He is survived by his loving wife Effie Eldridge; a son, Gary Alan (Jill) Eldridge of Jackson; two daughters, Judy (John) Litzelfelner Clarke of Wolfe Lake, Illinois; Deborah Lee (Michael) Lix of Cape Girardeau; a brother, Russell (Terri) Eldridge of Cape Girardeau; a sister, Geneva Proffer of Cape Girardeau; seven grandchildren, Billy W. Van Troba II, Jerime Clarke, Ryan B. Rhodes, Leah N. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Lemons, Jack Hansley, Jeff Hansley; twelve great-grandchildren, Trevor, Kylie, Marrisa, Brittany, Kayleigh, Tristan, Cameron, Abby, Lainey, Joshua, Landrey and Colden and one great-great-grandchildren, Brantlee.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Glen and John Eldridge.

Friends may call after 11:00 am until time of service on Thursday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel, Chaffee.

Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday at the Chapel with Rev. Jim and Marilyn Hampton officiating. Burial will be at Union Park Cemetery in Chaffee with full Military Honors.