Jack P. Aldridge, III
September 6, 1938 ~ August 9, 2008
Jack Paxton Aldridge, III, passed away on August 9, 2008 at his farm near New Berlin, TX at the age of 69. Jack was born on September 6, 1938 in Greenwood, MS to Jack Paxton Aldridge, Jr. and Lillian Pillow Aldridge. Jack taught physics and computer science at Texas Lutheran University for several years before retiring. He is survived by his mother, Lillian Aldridge of Greenwood, MS; wife, Ann Aldridge; two daughters, Mary Arzola and husband, Alex of San Antonio and Elizabeth Christopher and husband, James of Charlotte, NC; brothers, John Aldridge and wife, Marie of Greenwood, MS and Walter Aldridge of Roanoke, VA and four grandchildren, Michael and Andrew Arzola, and Margaret and Lillian Christopher. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek, 3305 Church Rd., New Berlin, TX. Memorial contributions may be given to MD Anderson Cancer Center, PO Box 301439, Houston, TX 77230-1439.
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I was sorry to have learned of Jack’s Passing but know that you will find great comfort in God’s healing mercies. Sincerely, LaDonna Landers
I was a classmate of Jack’s (GHS ’56). He was a great friend and my heart goes out to his family.
Jack was a favorite cousin, whose personality I have admired, especially all my adult life. I regret not having been able to spend more time visiting over the years. Best wishes, Ann.
You are very much in our thoughts and prayers. I hope there is comfort in the hugs and kind words of family and friends. May God open all of our eyes to His glory during this time. Love, Lee, McCall, and Libby Aldridge
Hello. I was a student of Jack’s at TLU from 2001-2005. I was looking for his contact info today to catch up with him and found this webpage. I give my biggest condolences to his family and friends. I really don’t know how to express my utmost gratitude to Jack for how devoted he was to my education. He helped me and a few other students write grants to fund research over the summers, worked with us on independent projects during the school year, and encouraged us to present our work outside of our own university. He encouraged his students and challenged them on an individual level. I wish I could describe all of his teaching merits a bit better, but at the heart of it all is the fact that I feel like I would not be nearly as passionate about the work I do today if hadn’t had him as a teacher, advisor, and mentor. Passion is contagious, and I feel like I inherited a little bit of what Jack had for engineering and the sciences. Because of that passion, I am one of the fortunate few who can go to work excited about the day, and leave work (most of the time) satisfied with what I’ve done. I am one of the fortunate few who truly enjoys learning–something I know Jack and other men in my life have inspired me to do. I will always remember Jack and what an inspiration and example he was to me. Thank you Jack, for everything.
Jack was a wonderful man, and a good friend. Without him I would never have learned as much as I did. May he rest in peace.
I attended TLU from 1998-2001. I hadn’t spoken with Dr. Jack for a while now so I was looking for him today and came across his obituary. I pass my deepest condolences to his family and friends. He was a great man and mentor to me and I learned a lot from him. He had a way of bringing out the best in his students. I was attending school while enlisted in the USAF stationed at Randolph AFB. I had worked in the computer field for some time and some of the college course work came easy for me. He would extend the difficulty of some assignments for me so I could increase my knowledge in my field. He was very knowledgeable and experienced. I loved that I could discuss technology with him that was specific to my work and he would already be well versed in the topic and could provide great conversation. Sometimes we’d talk about his past experiences in his previous works. These conversations would quickly turn to physics and I’d start drowning in a flow of information. But, he was always patient with me and would break these elevated concepts down so I could understand. He will always hold a special place in my heart. I regret I wasn’t able to stay in closer contact with him and missing his funeral. He was loved, admired, and revered. He inspired, nurtured, and excelled. Thank you Dr. Jack, may you rest well my friend.