Clement Andrew Eldridge Obituary in Farmville at Bland-Reid Funeral Home

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Clement Andrew Eldridge

November 03, 1939 - June 26, 2025

Obituary For Clement Andrew Eldridge

Clement Andrew Eldridge, known to many as “Skeet a Bug”, or as his sister Mary would call him “Bean”, was born on November 3, 1939 in Buckingham County, Virginia. He was the youngest of four children born to Pearl Ethel and James Wylie Eldridge. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Andrew grew to know the Lord at an early age. He was water baptized in Jesus name
and filled with the Holy Spirit. His faith grew over the years and he continued to serve at the Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ in Prospect, VA.

After graduating from high school, Andrew enlisted and dutifully served in the United
States Army. During this time he met and married the love of his life Estena Ford. They were married on December 2, 1964 in Pennsylvania and were blessed to stay together for 60 years. After his tour in the military, Andrew worked for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).

But Andrew ultimately was drawn home to Buckingham, Virginia where he and his bride built a home and raised their three children. He gained employment with the Virginia Department of Corrections where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant over his 20 year career. Upon retirement, Andrew worked for the school system and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing, gardening and was a skilled hunter.

Andrew was well known and an actively involved member of the community. He was of soft spoken demeanor yet a commanding presence and he will be profoundly missed but forever remembered in our hearts.

He is preceeded in death by his parents Pearl Ethel and James Wylie Eldridge and his brothers, Clarence and James Wylie (Mickey).

He was, for a brief moment, survived by his devoted wife Estena, who would follow him to Eternity on July 5, 2025; one sister, Mary Catherine; his three children, Jacqueline, Jermaine (April) and Jarrod (Stephanie), 11 Grandchildren, Great
grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, family and cherished friends.

Program

Services

10 Jul

Visitation

02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Reid's Funeral Home 15317 N. James Madison Hwy Dillwyn, VA 23936 Get Directions »

11 Jul

Funeral Service

10:00 AM

Crystal Cathedral 16764 Oak Street Dillwyn, VA 23936 Get Directions »

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July 06, 2025

Kimerlee Jones

Sorry for your loss praying for the family
July 06, 2025

Kimerlee Jones

Sorry for your loss praying for the family
July 05, 2025

Latoya Gray

My deepest condolences to the family. 🙏❤️ Latoya Gray & Scott family
July 04, 2025

Margarettaford@yahoo.com

Sorry for your loss, we are praying 🙏🏾 for you and yours brothers, keeping your mom in prayer also. Rip andrew. Sending our condolences, Bill& Margaret Ford
July 03, 2025

Felicia Spradley Myles

I have known Mr. Eldridge since I was a child! He was always very nice and kind to me. When I worked with him he took me under his wing and made sure that I was respected and treated fairly. May God bless his family. I am sending many prayers of comfort to Jarrod, my classmate and all of his family.
July 03, 2025

Susan K. Harris

My deepest condolences to the family in your tremendous loss. I worked with Lt. Eldridge at Buckingham Correctional Center for many years until he retired, and he was such a kind and respectful man. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
July 01, 2025

Mandisa Mahdi

Mr Eldridge was a wonderful and kind man he will be truly missed , to the family im deeply sorry for your loss I will keep you in prayer 🙏 ❤️
July 01, 2025

Linda Braxton

God bless the family, Blessings and Prayers
July 01, 2025

Marion B Johnson

Sending prayers to family