Dr. George A. Aldridge passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. where he has been a respected member of the medical community since 1986.
Dr. Aldridge was born Feb.22, 1937 in Robstown, Texas.
He completed medical school at Tulane School of Medicine in 1964. His career spanned more than fifty years, beginning in Ft. Sill, Okla. where he was a military Major.
Dr. Aldridge practiced in Altus, Okla. before moving to Poplar Bluff, where he opened a successful private practice in 1986.
Dr. Aldridge married Patsy, Dec. 24, 1968 and loved her long after she preceded him in death in 2011. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Justin and Charles, and one daughter, Mary Fay.
He is survived by one son, Mike and wife Charlotte, three daughters, Ann, Debbie and Melissa and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends, patients and colleagues in the community will miss his sense of humor and knowledge and devotion to the practice of medicine.
A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Condolences can be sent to PO Box 220, Poplar Bluff, MO 63902.
R.I.P "Big Daddy"
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