3/31/2020
Wilbur B. Aldridge
BURLINGTON - Mr. Wilbur B. Aldridge, age 88, of 606 Trail Two, Burlington, NC, passed away after several years of declining health Sunday, March 29th, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Born in Caswell County, NC, he was the son of the late Curry P. Aldridge and the late Daisy Terrell Aldridge.
He is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Lois Butler Aldridge.
He was a devoted husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and the best daddy anyone could ask for.
He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and spent his life serving the Lord in many positions within the church. He was the first bishop of the Caswell ward, in which he served for 12 years. He was president of the Sunday school for many years and served in the Raleigh temple as long as his health permitted. He had a strong testimony of our Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ, and was an example of goodness to all who knew him.
He was a quality control manager at Alamance Knit for over 20 years. He was an avid sports fan, primarily baseball, his favorite team being the Atlanta Braves.
Mr. Aldridge is survived by 3 children, Val Aldridge (Michon), Shari Miles (Craige), Candyce Hinson (Bryant); his 9 grandchildren . , Christy Smith, Chad Lewis, Brian Miles, Julie King, Keith Nicks, Mindee Barton, Jessica Baxter, Emilee Taylor, Blake Aldridge; his 11 great-grandchildren, Natallie McCauley, Allison McCauley, Kayleigh Miles, Addison Lewis, Laura Rachel Lewis, Levi Payne, Khloee Barton, Brady Barton, Dalton Albertson, Katie Brown, Chase Nicks.
He is survived by 2 sisters, Myra Page (Lindsey) and Melva Aldridge.
A private graveside service will be held for the family at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Caswell Ward.
Online condolences may be made at www.richandthompson.com. [9899]
5/22/2024
Lois Mildred Aldridge
October 1, 1931 ~ May 21, 2024 (age 92)
Lois Mildred Aldridge, 92, of Caswell County, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Born October 1, 1931, in Caswell County, NC, she was the eighth child to parents Eugene Stokes Butler and Florence Iona Saunders Butler. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Wilbur Banford Aldridge for 71 years. She was a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Caswell Ward. She was an office administrator for many years. In her free time, she loved baking, trips to Myrtle Beach and camping with her granddaughter, Christy.
She is survived by daughters, Candyce Hinson (Bryant) and Shari Miles (Craige); and a son, Val Aldridge (Michon); nine grandchildren, Christy Smith (Gene), Chad Lewis (Jennifer), Brian Miles, Mindee Barton (Geoff), Jessica Aldridge, Emilee Taylor (Kirt), Blake Aldridge, Julie King (Tim), and Keith Nicks (Kerri); twelve great-grandchildren, Allison McCauley, Natallie McCauley (Chris), Laura Rachel Lewis, Addison Lewis, Kayleigh Dang (Steve), Levi Payne, Klhoee Barton, Brady Barton, Savannah Taylor, Katie Brown (Brooks), Dalton Albertson (Emily) and Chase Nicks; seven great-great-grandchildren, Emilia Dang, Greysen Dang, Erion Dang, Banks Brown, Baylor Brown, Mack Albertson, and Graham Albertson; three sisters, Naomi Parker, Doris Byrd, Shirley Compton; and a brother, Melvin Butler (Mary).
She was preceded in death by parents, Eugene Stokes Butler and Florence Iona Saunders Butler; husband, Wilbur Banford Aldridge; sisters, Alene Paschal, Elma Somers, Ruby Swift, Frances Page, Brenda Serns; and brothers, Marion Butler, Eugene Stokes Butler Jr., and Connie Mack Butler.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Caswell Ward.
There will be a graveside service held at immediately following the visitation at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Caswell Ward Cemetery.
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