Mitchell Aldridge

(From Parker Mortuary)

Mitchell Aldridge, age 65, Asbury, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.

Mitch was born March 19, 1951 in Carthage, Missouri, and his family moved to Colorado in 1959 where he went to school before joining the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. After his service to his country, he moved to Minnesota where he spent many years in Andover. He raised his family and worked for Minnco as an electrician. He moved to Joplin in 1989, and has worked for Lozier Corporation since 1994 where he was a powder painter. Throughout all the years, his passion has been music. He was an accomplished guitar player, playing for several bands in the area including Old Country, among others.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oren L. Aldridge, Sr. and Treva E. Cahoon Aldridge; brothers, Wayne Aldridge, Oren "Junior" Aldridge, and Leonard Aldridge; and his wife, Cheryl Aldridge.

Survivors include his daughters, Angela McKenzie (Ian) of Ramsey, Minnesota, April Hanson (Mike) of Brownian, Minnesota; brothers, William Aldridge of Asbury, Carl Aldridge (Jeannie) of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Merrill Gene Cahoon of Bollinger, Texas; sister, Mary Louise Victory of Joplin; grandchildren, Derek Novak, Alec McKenzie, and Evan Andor; great-grandson, Jude Russell Novak; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be Monday, October 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Jeff D. Martin officiating, 

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.