Durham- Mr. Albert Francis Eldridge, Jr died at home surrounded by his loved ones on March 16, 2017. Mr. Eldridge, 73, was the son of the late Albert F. Eldridge, Sr, and Helen (Byrd) Marshall. He was born in Franklin Virginia, where he attended high school. He later attended William and Mary. After receiving his doctorate at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, he began a long career at DukeUniversity. He most loved teaching both undergraduate and graduate students about Foreign Relations and helping them while working in the administrative staff. He retired after 45 years.
He is survived by his husband, Ron Walton, and their dog Abagail; his two daughters, Sarah Eldridge of Durham, and Catherine Eldridge of Charlotte; and former wife Molly Knee Eldridge; and his sister Betty Marshall and her husband Brian.
A Catholic Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church in Durham NC on March 21st, 2017, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to contribute in his memory can do so to the Durham Food Bank. Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. Online condolences: www.hallwynne.com.
Jane Hayes
I am extremely saddened to learn of your loss. Your loved one will be missed. My prayers are with you in this time.
Blessings,
Jane Hayes
Ellen Young
I was so sorry to see in the paper about Dr. Eldridge of his passing, my girls and his daughters were close friends, please know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sarah, Catherine and Molly, we are so sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our prayers. Love to you. Ellen & Harry Young, Kathy Cox McCullen and Jenny Cox
Vernon Neece
So sad to read of Dr Al Eldridge’s death in yesterday’s Durham Herald-Sun. My sincere condolences to his family. I knew Al when he was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Durham. He was always so affable and kindly. Al was also a terrific Sunday School teacher. I always thought I would have liked to sit in on 1 of his foreign affairs classes at Duke.
Regis Koslofsky
Great guy, worked with him as grad student
Caroline L. Lattimore, Ph.D.
To the Eldridge family, Ron, and those who adored Albert Eldridge,
It made me sad to hear that Al had departed this world. He was truly an astute political scientist . I enjoyed it whenever he was on television in the role of expert on terrorism. He was an excellent administrator whose manner was polite with strong convictions. It was wonderful to work with him as one of his Trinity College Academic Deans. I could always count on his support and encouragement. Farewell my friend and thank you for the “goodness” and courage that you shared so willingly. With deepest sympathy to his circle of relatives and friends:
Caroline L . Lattimore
Associate Dean, Trinity College, retired 2010
Regis Koslofsky
I was a student at Duke when I went to Dr Eldridge classes and enjoyed them.
As I recall his classes were full with lots of students. He was a good guy.
Sharon R. Wickel
I want to offer my sympathy to Dr. Eldridge’s family and friends and to pay my respects to him.
His mother, sister, and step-father were so proud of his success and scholarly achievements. And so were his step-father’s extended family. His mother told me he was an expert on JORDAN and that he was acquainted with Queen Noor, who had given gifts to his children. I believe the last time I saw him was when he visited my aunt, Aileen Wiggins, when she was hospitalized at Duke. That visit cheered her so much. The Marshall family considered him “one of their own” and will remember him fondly.
Love,
Sharon R. Wickel phone 919.295.1567
Suzy Ward
I was really sorry to hear about Al’s death. Our children grew up together, and we carpooled with Al. Laura and John remember that Al got them off to a good start for the school day with his wonderful sense of humor. My husband, Calvin, had a lot of respect for Al at Duke. I always enjoyed seeing Al over the years and catching up with his news.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the days ahead.
Suzy Ward
Bob Rawls
Eldridge family and Molly and Ron, Al was my best friend growing up in Franklin, Virginia and a friend at William and Mary, and I was in Molly and Al’s wedding in Virginia Beach . We had so much fun in our youth.
Al was one of my most successful friends so smart, kind, and witty.
My sympathy to all who loved and respected him.
Bob Rawls
Bob Rawls
Eldridge family and Molly and Ron, Al was my best friend growing up in Franklin, Virginia and a friend at William and Mary, and I was in Molly and Al’s wedding in Virginia Beach . We had so much fun in our youth.
Al was one of my most successful friends so smart, kind, and witty.
My sympathy to all who loved and respected him.