Wilburn Eldridge, 66, of Portia, passed away February 27, 2022 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro.

Mr. Eldridge was born May 13, 1955 in Pocahontas. He was a welder. He enjoyed the lake, fishing, boating, cooking and above all spending time with family and friends. He attended Faith Worship Church.

Survivors include his daughters Rachelle (Harvey, Jr.) Eldridge Bray of Jonesboro and Tammy Eldridge of Jonesboro; mother Oneda Miller of Gassville; brother Danny Eldridge of Corning; sisters Ronda Kumberg of Edwards, MO and Peggy (Al) Hance of Mountain Home; grandchildren Dyllon Eldridge, Brianna Eldridge, Laranda Holmes, Ashley Eldridge, Cierra Fletcher, and Zane Bray; great grandchildren Avry, Aubrey, Amari, Bryson, and Khari; special friend Edie Thomas of Rector; special aunt and uncle Nima McFatridge and Roscoe D. Eldridge; and several other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Orbra Eldridge; brother Gale Eldridge; and grandparents Roscoe and Goldie Eldridge, Victor and Ila Curtis.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service will be Friday at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with Steve Alexander officiating. Burial will be at Corning Cemetery.