Birth date: Jul 5, 1932 Death date: May 24, 2025
Decatur, IL – Ray Eldridge, 92 of Decatur, IL passed away Saturday, May 24th, 2025, at Lincolnshire Place-Decatur. Ray was born on July 5, 1932, in Stratford, OK, the son of Raymond and Vernice (Hayden) Eldridge. Ray attended Be Read Obituary
Ray made you smile everytime you saw him and you knew he was in the room because you heard him saying, "hey pretty girl" to each lady he saw He was polite and caring and made you feel special when you were in his jewelry store no matter how much you were spending. He always fixed my husband's watches even tho they were bought at Walmart. I will miss seeing him and hearing him say "hey pretty girl" when I went to Diamonds restaurant and he was there. Rest in peace Mr Ray!
I remember Ray from K's and also from Ray Eldridge Jewelry store. He was a very fine man and a pleasure to be around while shopping these stores.
Blessings to his family.
I worked for Ray many years at ks. Merchandise he taught me a lot about gold diamonds was the best boss anyone could ask for My condolences to Maizie and family il never forget him or his family God bless you all at this difficult time Robbie Walker
