Joshua William "Bill" Aldridge Jr., 69, of St. Cloud, Fla., died Monday, June 4, 2012, at St. Cloud Regional Medical Center.  There will be cremation and a private family service.

He was born October 8, 1942, in Olney, to Betty and Joshua William Aldridge Sr.  

He graduated from East Richland High School, 1960.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene; daughter, Esta Jackson (fiancé Jason Buffington); grandsons, Spencer and C.J. Jackson; and brothers, Ronald Aldridge and Donald Aldridge (Rose).

He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Robert Eugene Patterson.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL) - June 11, 2012