Elmer Joseph Eldridge born August 22, 2000 departed this life on Friday – May 2, 2025 being 24-years old.  Joey was born in Hyden, Kentucky and was preceded in death by his father, John Eldridge, Jr.  Joey was a graduate of Leslie County High School, was an avid shoe collector, loved his Pitbull – Lucy, basketball, track, and cross country.  Joey worked as a Fork Lift Driver, and thoroughly enjoyed his job and operating the Fork Lift.

Elmer Joseph Eldridge leaves the following relatives to cherish his memory: mother, Rosemary Eldridge of Busy, daughter, Amaya Rose Garcia-Eldridge of Lexington, Siblings, John Hence Eldridge & Shona of Big Creek, Shaun Eldridge & Carla of Busy, Dianna Eldridge of Corbin, Susan Eldridge of Big Creek, Anthony Eldridge of Kansas, Ebony Eldridge of Hazard, Raliegh Eldridge of Covington, Rury Eldridge of Lexington, Charity Eldridge of Busy, Aliyeh Eldridge of Hazard, Cameron Eldridge of Paintsville, Tayshaun Eldridge of Hazard, Tessa Eldridge of Busy, Lindsey Eldridge of Hazard, Kenzie Eldridge of Busy, Kyle Eldridge, Aubree Eldridge of Busy, Ansley Eldridge of Busy, Arabella Eldridge of Busy, and a host of many other relatives & friends survive.

Visitation for Joey Eldridge will be held on Saturday – May 10, 2025 at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. Funeral Service will follow at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home on Saturday at 5:00 P.M.