Ray Eastridge Jr.

Ray Eastridge Jr passed away September 11, 2011. He was preceeded in death by his wife Micki Eastridge who passed away on September 11, 2008 and his brother Jessie McIntryre. He is survived by his sons Mike Eastridge & wife Giulia, Don Eastridge & wife Tammy; his daughter Pat Ashley & husband Blake; his brother Jimmy McIntyre & wife Tricia; six grandchildren Michael & wife Jennifer, Dawn, Donnie, Patrick, Austin, and Katie, and 2 great grandchildren, Katelyn and Sara along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was born in Childress, Texas on November 16, 1929 to William Ray Eastridge and Lela Mae Turner. Lela later married Jessie Randolph (Doc) McIntyre who taught him about land acquisition and the stock market. Ray grew up on the East End in Houston and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School. He was active in a group called the Lancey Lunatics who rollerskated from Houston to Galveston on Hwy 3 and an article was featured in the Houston paper. He later worked for Baker Oil Tools and traveled all over Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Kansas working the oil fields. He became a Harris County Deputy Sheriff retiring with 27 years of service. Most of his retirement years were spent tending to his cattle and horses in Limestone County. Being a democrat to the core caused many fun conversations with his 3 conservative children. He enjoyed playing the stock market, buying and selling land, BBQ cook offs, the rodeo and hanging out with his friends. He was a long time member of the Park Place Masonic Lodge No. 1172. His family would like to thank those at Baywind Village in League City who loved him dearly and took care of him.

Viewing will be Wednesday, September 14 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Services are Thursday, September 15 at 12:30 pm followed by graveside services. You may leave messages at www.ForestParkEast-FHC.com