James Ronald Eldridge, age 70, of Marshall, IL passed away Thursday January 23, 2014 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on February 12, 1943 in Terre Haute, IN to Eugene and Helen (Lowther) Eldridge. He married Paula Williams on June 3, 1972 in Terre Haute, IN. He was retired from Wabash Fibre Box. He is survived by his wife Paula of Marshall, IL. Two daughters Michelle (Billy) Switzer of Marshall, IL., and Jamie (Nick) Cusick of Marshall, IL., Seven Grandchildren Samantha Switzer, Abigail Switzer, Emily Switzer, Elijah Switzer, Ava Claire Switzer, Emma Grace Cusick, and Reagan Marie Cusick. One Brother Robert Eldridge of Macclenny, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was an NRA Life Member, Graduate of Valley High School, member of the First Christian Church of Marshall, and an avid outdoorsman. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday January 27, 2014 at the Pearce Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crutzfield-Jacobs Disease Research.