Donald Aldridge, 76, of Noble, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh. Donald was born on March 31, 1946 in Olney, the son of Joshua and Betty (Bostic) Aldridge Sr. He later married Rose ­Hanna on November 30, 1968 in Noble. She survives.

He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He also worked in manufacturing and enjoyed fishing and hunting in his free time. Donald attended Christian Church of Olney for many years. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

Donald is survived by his wife Rose Aldridge of Noble; son Scott Aldridge of Olney, as well as his grandchildren Logan Aldridge (fiancé Hayley) of Olney, and Brianna Gephart (Cody) of Olney; and 7 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Gene Patterson and two brothers,  Joshua Aldridge Jr. and Ronald Aldridge.

Burial services will be at a later date at Crest Haven Cemetery in Claremont. Cremation rights will be accorded.

Thrasher Family Funeral Home, Olney, IL