Willie J. "Bill" Aldridge, 86, Topeka, passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2009 at Midland Respite Care.
He was born Nov. 2, 1922 in Red River County, TX.
He is survived by his son, Mark and Anjanette Aldridge.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Fri., Jan. 23 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Willie will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Critter Care, PO Box 67341, Topeka, KS, 66667.