Clarence Ray Aldridge

Clarence Ray Aldridge Mr. Clarence Ray Aldridge, age 81 of Anna, died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born June 27, 1936 in East Saint Louis, the son of Clarence Franklin and Edna Estelle (Pearson) Aldridge. He married LaVonne Mears on September 2, 1978 in Cobden. Clarence proudly served his country in the US Navy. He retired as a correctional officer from the Menard Correctional Center. Clarence was a member of the Anna Moose lodge. He loved to travel, hunt and fish. He was an avid Cardinals baseball fan. Clarence is survived by his wife, LaVonne Aldridge of Anna; son, Clarence Jeffrery (Nancy) Aldridge of Saint Charles, MO, daughter, Sheila Shadowens-Yates and husband Larry Yates of Cobden; five grandchildren, Bronson, Clarence Brandon, Kelli Jo, Sarah, Clarence Michael eight great-grandchildren, Logan, Skylin, Jayden, Patricia, Clarence Jackson, Katelyn, Kinnley and Brayden; brother-in-law, Wayne (Janet) Mears of Anna; sister-in-law, Dorothy (Donny) Buntin of Perks. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Juanita, Bonita and Lela Mae. Funeral services for Clarence Ray Aldridge will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. Interment will be in the Cobden Cemetery with Pastor Mike Sharp officiating. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the US Navy Funeral Honor Detail. Friends may call after 12:00 p.m. and until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. Visitation Service Sunday, October 1, 2017,12:00PM-1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Memorial/Funeral Service Sunday, October 1, 2017,1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Cemetery Service Sunday, October 1, 2017, Cobden Cemetery Cobden School Road Cobden, Illinois 62920