R.J

Etheridge

Mr. R.J. Etheridge was born on August 11,1952 to the union of Willie Etheridge and Myrtle Etheridge in Griffin, Georgia.

Mr. R.J. Etheridge received his formal education in the Griffin – Spalding County School System. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of Anitoch Baptist Church.

Mr. R.J. Etheridge was employed by AEP of Griffin, Georgia until his retirement. In his leisure time, he enjoyed singing, playing the piano, and telling jokes.

On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, R.J. Etheridge departed this life and rejoined his Heavenly family. His departure grants us comfort, knowing that we will always have an angel watching over us. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Etheridge.

Those left to cherish R.J.'s memories are: his mother, Myrtle L. Etheridge; Daughter, Nycol Etheridge; sons, Octavious Etheridge and Zachery Dennis Sr.; grandchildren, Jay Johnson, Darquavious Mangham, Zachery Dennis, Jr.; great – grandchildren, Zion Mangham, Zaria Dennis, Jemarion Moreland; step daughter, Shanina Turnipseed; special daughter, Cynthia Brown; siblings, Samuel (Kim) Etheridge, Willie (Mervin) Etheridge, Clara Harps, Issac (Dicey) Etheridge, Mary (Gordon) Sanders,

Anthony (Phyllis) Etheridge; aunt, Mamie Etheridge, and special cousin, Marion Richards. He also leaves a host of nieces, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.