Wlliam G. “Bill” Aldridge, 69, of Vidor passed away on Friday, February 15, 2008, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, February 18, 2008, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Port Arthur under the direction of Broussard’s in Nederland. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of the family and friends will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 17, 2008, at the mortuary.
Bill was a native of Nederland and lived all of his life in Nederland and Vidor. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Vidor. He retired from Orange County Road and Bridge Department in December of 2000. Bill served for 20 years with the Vidor Volunteer Fire Department holding the offices of Captain, Assistant Chief and Commissioner. Bill was named Fireman of the year twice for the department. He enjoyed being one of Santa’s helpers at Central Mall for many years. Bill was a volunteer for the American Red Cross for over 48 years. He was a member of the Beaumont Camera Club, the R.S.V.P. and C.E.R.T.
Mr. Aldridge is survived by his wife of 41 years, Elaine Aldridge of Vidor; daughter, Heather Aldridge of Vidor; grandson, Nathaniel Noe of Vidor; brother, James Aldridge and wife Solange of Nederland; best friend, James Gleason; and a host of family and friends.
The Vidor Fire Department will be serving as Honor Guard and Pallbearers with Honorary Pallbearers being Jimmy Aldridge, James Gleason, Robert Barbay, and Gordon Barbay.
