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Charles E. Ethridge

Ret. Maj. Charles E. “Chick” Ethridge, 81, of Milford, NH died May 13, 2011.

Mr. Charles E. “Chick” Ethridge, husband of the late Shirley Hall Ethridge, passed away in Ellenton, FL on May 13, 2011, after battling a long illness. Mr. Ethridge was a lifelong resident of Milford, NH. He worked at Sprague & Carlton Furniture Factory and Hitchner Manufacturing Company, both in Milford, until his deployment to Vietnam in 1968. He served in the 3rd Battalion 197 Battery serving as a forward observer for the artillery during the Tet Offensive.

He was promoted to the rank of Major and was appointed Battery Commander for headquarters. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. Mr. Ethridge was a member of Benevolent Masonic Lodge #7 in Milford, NH.

He was also a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 29.

Chick enjoyed working in his yard and playing golf. He is survived by his sister, Janet Worcester and her husband Charles of Milford, NH, also by his son, Timothy Ethridge and wife Bonny of Leominster, NH, his daughter Cynthia Rutledge and her husband Charlie of Havenhill, Mass. Mr. Ethridge had 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the United Methodist Church of Ellenton or the United Methodist Church of Milford, NH.