Adolphus Jack Aldridge, age 78, of Traverse City, died Jun 22, 2018 at Munson Medical Center. He was born on August 2, 1939 in Summit City the son of the late Adolphus E. and Nellie V. (Smith) Aldridge.
He was a graduate of Traverse City Central in 1957.
He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard, serving during the Vietnam Era.
He married Dovie M. Bright on September 5, 1961 at Faith Lutheran Church in Aransas Pass, TX. She preceded him in death on October 27, 2008. He married Mary Lou (Saunders) Bare at Saint Michael’s Lutheran Church in Traverse City on Apr 16, 2011.
He was a member of the US Coast Guard for 20 years, retiring on August 31, 1977. He was also employed in security at the University of Texas for 21 years, retiring on September 30, 1998. He was a member of Saint Michael’s Lutheran Church in Traverse City.
Survivors include Mary Lou Aldridge of Traverse City; one son, Charlie Bright of Houston, TX; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three step children, Michelle Williams, Michael (Angie) Bare, and Amy (Tim) Heiges, all of Traverse City; six step grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; one brother, Basil (Wynola) Aldridge of Muskegon; and one sister, Donna Martin of Kinglsey. Nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by a son, Donny Wooten; a daughter, Dorothy Achord; and siblings, Ruth Roop, Varden Akers, Thomas Aldridge, Julia Roop, and Elbridge Aldridge.
Memorial services for Adolphus Aldridge will be held at Saint Michael Lutheran Church in Traverse City at 11 am Wed, Jun 27, 2018, with Pastor James Nihiser officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 am until time of service. Final interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley.