Arthur Baldridge

Arthur Baldridge, a longtime resident of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on
September 16, 2019. He was 83 years old.

Born on August 19, 1936 in Blue River Kentucky, he was the son of Andrew and Sally (Ousley) Baldridge. On
June 14, 1955, he was married to Renis Bradley who preceded him in death on July 26, 2013. Together they
shared nearly sixty years, four sons and one daughter.

Arthur was a family man through and through. He enjoyed spending time with them while fishing, while
driving to get bologna and bread on Sundays, while visiting extended family and just anytime. He loved life and
was the glue of his family, approaching every situation with a mischievous grin – he made everything, and
everyone, feel okay. He rarely knew a stranger and was always sure to get his sweets fix, a special time which
he shared with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Professionally, Arthur worked for Dalton Foundry (16 years) and later for OMC in Syracuse where he was boat
inspector. He retired in 2000. He was previously a member of the Eagles and attended the former Full Gospel
Pentecostal Church in Silver Lake.

Those who survive include his children: James Arthur (Sally) Baldridge of Columbia City; Johnny Wallace
(Sandra) Baldridge of Pierceton, Nona Annette (Kerry) Hughes of Pierceton and Tab Leon (Patricia) Baldridge
Claypool; 25 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, sister, Dorothy (Carl) Slone of Warsaw and daughter-in-
law, Jane Baldridge-Hughes of Silver Lake. In addition to his wife, Renis Baldridge, those who preceded him in
passing include his son Jerry Randy Baldridge (husband of Jane), three brothers: Andrew Jack Baldridge,
William Baldridge and Monroe Baldridge; three sisters: Virginia Prater, Rebecca Whitaker and May Ousley and
two great-grandchildren: Kali Ann Akers and Daniel Blake Hatfield.

Arthur’s funeral service will be held at Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, 250 North Main Street in Claypool, on
Friday, September 20th at 2 p.m. Visitation will begin on Thursday, September 19th at 2 p.m. in the church and
will continue until the time of the Friday afternoon service. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.
Pastor Carl Hughes will preside with Titus Funeral Home assisting the family.

Memorial gifts may be directed toward Arthur’s final expense account at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East
Sheridan Street, Warsaw.