He was the son of the late William Clarence and Betty Adkins Etheridge.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Nowell Etheridge; his sisters, Lois Wells, Evelyn Alston, Betty Jean Fountain; and his brother, J.D. Etheridge.
He is survived by his sons, Timothy “Tim” Etheridge and his wife, Peggy of Pleasant Hill, Bradford “Brad” Etheridge and his wife, Paula of Halifax; his grandchildren, Dakota, Kimberly, Madison, and Tyler Etheridge; his mother in law, Velmarie “Sister” Green Nowell of Halifax; his sisters, Velma Pope of Rocky Mount, Nancy Stallings and her husband, Bunny of Rocky Mount; his brother, Bud Etheridge of Whitakers; his brother in law, Ernest Nowell, Sr. and his wife, Lou of Taylors, SC; many nieces and nephews; a special great niece, LaDonna Wells of Gaston; and a special friend, Carolyn Crew of Roanoke Rapids.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 27, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Jeremy Kobernat officiating.
Interment will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon, NC.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services and other times at the home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com