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1932 - 2008
 Jerry H. Eskridge (1932-2008)
Jerry H. Eskridge, 76, of Ashland, Ky., died Tuesday morning, March 25, 2008, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.
Mr. Eskridge was born March 7, 1932, in Ashland, a son of the late Charles H. and Annie Belle Bergen Eskridge.
He retired from AK Steel after 33 years of service, was a Korean War Army veteran, a member of 13th Street Baptist Church, a 1950 graduate of Ashland High School and a graduate of Morehead State University.
Surviving are his loving wife of 51 years, Joan Brown Eskridge of Ashland; two daughters, Jill Turner and husband Joe D. and Jo Ellen Bowman and husband Jim, all of Ashland; and two grandchildren, Justin Turner and Jessica Fain. He is survived by a host of family and friends.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel in Ashland by Pastor Bill Parker. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Friends may call after noon Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Cindy Harkins Haynes
Wednesday April 2, 2008 at
10:48 PM
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Jo Ellen, I don't know if you remember me from high school, but when I read about your father passing away I wanted to offer my condolences. You and your family are in my prayers. Cindy Haynes
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Cindy Harkins Haynes
Wednesday April 2, 2008 at
10:46 PM
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Kathy & Dave Adkins
Monday March 31, 2008 at
6:55 PM
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Joan - Jill & Joe - Jo Ellen & Jim, Justin and Jessica, our hearts grieve with yours yet not as those who have no hope. Jerry loved the true Gospel of that there is no doubt. Kathy and I grieve and yet rejoice with you at this time. "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints." Kathy and Dave Adkins
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Jim and Nancy Byrd
Thursday March 27, 2008 at
10:18 PM
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Joan, We have such fond memories of Jerry. He is now "Absent from the body and present with the Lord." O how blessed are those who die in the Christ. We are prayerful for you and your family.
With much affection in Christ,
Jim and Nancy Byrd
Isaiah 26:3-4
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John G. Bishop
Thursday March 27, 2008 at
1:06 PM
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Mrs. Joan Brown Eskridge you may remember me from growing up on Sellars St. Knew Jerry as well. Sorry to read about his passing.Will keep you & your family in my prayers. In Christian Love , John Bishop in Mich.
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Virginia Clark Merritt (Jacksonville, FL)
Thursday March 27, 2008 at
1:06 PM
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Sorry to hear about Jerry. Member of the Class of 1950.
God is always in your corner at a time like this. Jerry has seen the face of God and in his heavenly home.
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Kevin Basham
Thursday March 27, 2008 at
10:20 AM
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Jill and Joe,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish I could be there in person to offer support. Tanya and I are keeping you all in our prayers. May God comfort you and your family during this time.
Kevin
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Virginia Webb Griffith
Wednesday March 26, 2008 at
9:25 PM
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Dear Joan and Family,so sorry about Jerry he was always so nice to all.My sympathy and prayers are with you.class of 50.love Gennie
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Vicki Farthing
Wednesday March 26, 2008 at
3:43 PM
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To Joan, Jill and Jo Ellen, my father follows these on his computer. I remember your father with affection, and I'm very sorry to hear of his death. I know he is in his Father's House and that you will all see him there someday.
Love, Vicki Farthing, New Port Richey, Florida.
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Paulene Allen
Wednesday March 26, 2008 at
2:17 PM
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So very sorry to hear about your loss. He was such a good person and we really enjoyed having him come and visit.I know he will be missed by a lot of people.Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.I pray that you can find some rest in the fact that he isn't suffering any more.Love you all.
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Paulene Allen
Wednesday March 26, 2008 at
2:04 PM
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Gary & Betty Shepard
Wednesday March 26, 2008 at
1:23 PM
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Dear Joan and family,
All your brethren at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church send their sincere sympathies and pray that God will give you all His comforting, sustaining and strengthening grace in Christ. He abides forever and changes not.
Love,
Gary & Betty Shepard
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church
Jacksonville, NC
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Sen. Walter Blevins
Wednesday March 26, 2008 at
10:07 AM
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My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless.
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Lillian Wright Amburgey, Myrtle Beach, Sc. 20588
Tuesday March 25, 2008 at
9:17 PM
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Dear Joan,
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Member of Class of '50
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