John Ethridge

J. R. Ethridge, 80, a retired farmer, died Monday, August 23, 2004 in Fort Worth.Funeral: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, White's Azle Chapel. Burial: Ash Creek Cemetery. J.R. was born June 4, 1924 to John and Mary Frances Ethridge in Temple. He was a longtime resident of Azle, member of Calvary Heights Baptist Church, and an avid domino player with his friends and family. J. R. was a great fisherman, loved his church and family. He was preceded in death by parents, several siblings, son Rickey and two grandchildren.Survivors: Wife of 58 years, Ethel of Azle; daughters, Lucy Patterson and husband Mike of Azle, Judy Sullivan and husband Charles of Plainview, Dena Jackson and husband Charles of White Settlement, Pat Herring and husband Richard of Nazareth, Lanette Holmes and husband, Wayne of Watauga; son, Jerry Ethridge and wife Debbie of Hereford; brothers, Ray Ethridge of Dimmitt, Edward Ethridge of Hillsboro; 28 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.