R.L. Baldridge, age 96 of St. Landry, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte.

Mr. Baldridge is preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Kennedy Baldridge; his son, James Baldridge; a daughter, Janell B. McCoy; a granddaughter, Marilyn "Bliss" McCoy Broyles; a great-grandson, Brett McCoy; his parents, James and Magnolia Picou Baldridge; and his sisters, Ione B. Dedier and Malvina "Fe" B. Beaubouef.

Survivors include his daughter, Ione B. Hernandez and husband David of Houston; grandson Matt McCoy and wife Frances; step-grandson, David Hernandez, Jr. and a son-in-law Stanley Doc McCoy.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Friday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at the First Baptist Church of St. Landry with the Bro. Joe Jenkins officiating.  A private burial will follow at the Griffin Hills Cemetery.

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