William Melvin Eskridge

William Melvin Eskridge born the eldest of six children was the proud son of Melvin and Ruby Eskridge, who preceded him in death.

William (Bill) was born in Chicago, Illinois. He accepted and joined church and was baptized at an early age.

William as a young man completed his education in the Chicago Public School system. He attended one of the top schools in the nation at that time. After his schooling he joined the United States Marine Corps. After his military tour of duty was over he joined the Chicago Police Department. After a short time with the CPD he transferred to the Dallas Police Department.

Another title he held was that as Head of Security at Baylor Hospital where he met his lovely wife Bobbie Jean Faggett. They remained married for thirteen years until her death in September of 2012.

On April 5, 2016, William Melvin Eskridge was called Home by our Heavenly Father.

He leaves to cherish is memory; sisters, Bertha Brown and Tabitha Wright, both of Chicago, Illinois. Two brothers; Larry (Sandra) Eskridge of Grandfall, Virginia and Phillip (Beth) Eskridge of Ocala, Florida and a host of nieces and nephews. One sister-in-law Maxine Greer of Dallas, Texas as well as his lovely stepdaughter Deborah Faggett of Longview, Texas.

Arrangements under the direction of Kenny Brothers Funeral Directors, Evergreen Park, IL.