Eric D. Baldridge age 52, of Big Prairie, Ohio, passed away Feb 3, 2024, at Majora Lane Care Center, following a short illness.

Funeral services will be 1 pm Friday February 9th at Faith Harvest Fellowship, Orrville, Ohio with Pastor Jerry O’Brien officiating.  Burial will follow at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Danville, Ohio.

Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service Friday at the church.

Eric was born November 5, 1971, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and was the son of Tony D. and Carol Lynn (Johnson) Baldridge. He married Angela R. Gilbert, and she survives. Eric was the owner and operator of E & A Logging, and he was a member of the Faith Harvest Fellowship Church.  Eric was always the first one there cheering his boys on, either on the football field or the wrestling mat.  He also loved coon hunting with his buddies and family.  He was proud of his granddaughters and loved showing them off. He will be deeply missed by all.

In addition to his wife Eric is survived by four children: Conway C. (Jenna) Baldridge of Millersburg, OH, Josh D. (Kimberly) Baldridge of Glenmont, OH, Stephen David Lee (Brittney) Baldridge of Coshocton, OH, Elisha A. Baldridge of Big Prairie, OH;  grandchildren: Josie Rose Baldridge, Grey Delilah Baldridge, Eden Elliot; brothers: Shawn (Tricia) Baldridge of Howard, OH, Ryan Baldridge of Danville, OH, Travis Baldridge of Danville, OH; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son Christopher Lee Goudy.