Kelly Wayne Eldridge

1956 ∼ 2013

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Kelly Wayne Eldridge November 1, 1956 - December 15, 2013

Kelly W. Eldridge, age 57 of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013. He was born in Port Arthur on November 1, 1956 to Floy Reeves and James W. Eldridge. Kelly was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson, class of 1975 and Lamar University in 1980. Kelly was Director of Public Utility Operations for the City of Port Arthur for 30 years. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Port Arthur. Kelly was preceded in death by his father, James W. Eldridge and is survived by his son, Kyler Eldridge of Groves, mother, Floy Eldridge of Port Arthur, sister, Jane and husband Charlie Barron of Port Arthur. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 17. 2013 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home with Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. in the Thompson Memorial Chapel of Clayton Thompson with Rev. Phil Sigman officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

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Jimmie Nixdorf December 29, 2013

Kelly was a great guy, and I'm honored to have known him. Thoughts and prayers going out to his family and friends. RIP Kelly!

Vicki (Knobloch) Kirbow December 18, 2013

So sorry for your loss. May God be with you at this time.

Melody Fowlkes Dixon December 18, 2013

Prayers are with you all! Kelly was a great guy. Always with a smile and a kind word. cherish your previous memories.

Kathy Cassel Bradford December 18, 2013

So sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. Grew up with him in church.He was such a wonderful person. My prayers are with you.

Bob & Tammi Jordon December 17, 2013

Kyler, Your father was a warm, smart and funny guy. He had a generous heart and was always willing to help other. He will be missed here on earth. Tammi

Terry Ransonette Grillo December 17, 2013

My deepest sympathies for the family of Kelly. He was always gracious and caring. He will be missed. Much love.

Cindy And Danny Nicholson December 17, 2013

Jane, our deepest sympathy for you and family. May God comfort your heart and soul in the days to come. We will see Kelly and your dad again in Heaven, soon.

City Secretary'S Office - City Of Port Arthur December 17, 2013

Dear Family and Friends, They don't make them like Kelly anymore. His infectious laughter and cheerful nature and (in your face honesty lol) has always brought joy to our lives. We know you miss him terribly, and we miss him just as much. We will continue to honor his memory and have you in all our prayers. Please remember us if you need anything. You are not alone. We are with you. Matthew 11:28Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. WE LOVE YOU KELLY, keep them straight up there til we meet again. Sherri, Kelly M., Le, Lindsay and Conniekim

Jimmie & Lajuana Reeves December 17, 2013

We are so saddened by your lose. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love, Jimmie, LaJuana, Misty and Melissa

Charles Shajari December 16, 2013

Kelly; Brother, "There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart." You were great boss, good friend and person of knowledge from engineering aspect to anything on earth...I will miss you and cherish our good memories.. Love you brother... Charles Shajari, City of Port Arthur

Dixie R. Wiesen December 16, 2013

KYLER, YOUR DAD, KELLY, WAS A SPECIAL KID-WELL LIKED-FAVORITE, AS I SAW HIM GROWING UP IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. HE WAS FRIENDS WITH MY SON, BRIAN. TO YOU, FLO & JANE MY SUPPORT & PRAYERS WITH LOVE. DIXIE WIESEN WACO, TX.