Benny Ray Eldridge Obituary
The family of Benny Ray Eldridge of Ridgecrest, California announces his passing on October 30, 2026. Benny, born on March 13, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Eldridge and Lillian Eldridge; and his siblings, Naomi Tomlinson, Bob, Don, Tony and Wendell Eldridge.
He is survived by: his wife Anna Sue Johnson Eldridge; his children, Lauretta Eldridge (Keith Ochs), Justin Eldridge (Leslie) and Chimene Eldridge; his grandchildren, Victoria Flame (Tony), Westley Heidelberger (Braelynn), Emmett Sarver (Kendra Adams), Evan Sarver (Saige) and Julia Krogstie (Bobby); his great grandchildren, Kate, Cal Flame, Benny, Holly, Torrey Heidelberger, Violet Hamm, Forrest Sarver, Azaeilah, Linkyn Sarver and Cooper Krogstie; and his sister-in-law Rubye Eldridge. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 28th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Hk Holland Memorial Chapel (216 S Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555). A burial will be held on Saturday, November 28th 2026 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM at the Searles Valley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to Shriners for Children Medical Center in memory of Noble Benny Eldridge. Shriners for Children Medical Center909 S. Fair Oaks AvenuePasadena, CA 91105, Donations may also be made online at: https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
