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James Ralph Etheridge Jr Class of 1974 died on 24 Apr 2014. (He went by Ralph) Ralph was in the band at Baker all 4 years he attended Baker. He was going to retire at the end of this school year after teaching 33 years in the Liberty County School System in Hinesville Ga. I am his brother Mike Etheridge Baker graduate class of 1976. There will be a viewing on Monday 28 Apr (6 pm to 8 pm) at Carters Funeral Home in Hinesville, Georgia. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday 30 Apr 2014 at 130 pm West view Cemetery in Milledgeville Ga. -- Mike Etheridge mike131333@yahoo.com
James Ralph Etheridge Jr., 58, died Thursday, April 24, 2014, at home. He was a history teacher at Liberty County High School.
Born April 10, 1956, in Nuremberg, Germany, to LTC James Ralph Etheridge Sr., and Flora F. Etheridge, Ralph was an Army brat and lived in Germany, Georgia, Washington, Kansas and California while growing up. He was an Eagle Scout and a graduate of the University of Georgia (BA in History), Columbus College (MED) and Georgia Southern University (EDS).
He spent his adult life as an educator in Liberty County, teaching at Hinesville Middle School and Liberty County High School for a combined 33 years. He was a Liberty County Teacher of the Year and was also selected as a STAR Teacher. For the past 15 years, he had taught college classes at night and on weekends for Central Texas College, Columbia College, and Brewton-Parker College. His favorite quote was from Winston Churchill: "Never, never, never five up."
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his brother, Michael Ray Etheridge of Liberty County; uncle and aunt, Ray and Dot Etheridge of Coopers, Ga.; uncle, Wilbur Roberts of Marrietta; and several cousins.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, April 28, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Graveside services will at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Westview Cemetery in Milledgeville.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association , Alzheimer's Foundation of America, or Coopers Baptist Church in Coopers.
Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.carteroglethorpe.com.
Published in Coastal Courier from Apr. 26 to May 3, 2014
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Gwen Fowler (Setayesh) (1975)
My heartfelt prayers are with all family members at this time. Ralph was a very nice
guy in high school. I remember him being rather quite "until" you got to know him,
then his quirky funny side came out! His jokes during science & history class just
cracked me up. I hope that the school that he taught at during his life people
remember & do a memorial in his honor so that his good qualities will live on there.
His life is not a loss but rather heavens gain! We from BHS will remember you Ralph!
God bless those of his family members that remain. And to his brother that graduated
in 76, I hope we see you at this years "all school" reunion to share some memories.
BHS class 75;
Gwen Fowler-Setayesh
Marlene Carr (Lantzer) (1975)
It is sad to hear another Lion has passed. Sending my sincere condolences to the families, friends and classmates. Rest in peace. You will be dearly missed. Marlene Carr Lantzer BHS'75
Michael 'Mike' Feehan (1973)
Ralph and I were as think as thieves during my last year at Baker. I was a junior and had to move away that next year for my senior year (due to my dad's miliary reassignment). But Ralph and I both played trumpet in the band and had many misadventures together after school, since we only lived a few blocks from each other. We then went on to different colleges, and I went into the military, so Ralph and I lost contact over the years. I just recently found this Baker High alumni web site, and looked him up. I am pleased but not surprised that Ralph went on to academic accomplishment and to be such a well-liked and respected teacher. I also very much liked his mother, and I was sorry to hear that she had also passed away previosuly. I remember his brother Mike, and hope all is well for Mike. I know that Ralph will be missed greatly. Rest in peace.
David Waters (1974)
My prayers and thoughts to James--he was always a bright guy at school..We had minor conversations at Eddy and Baker..We will miss him greatly, prayers and thoughts to his family and close friends.Dave Waters
James (Mark) Jolly (1977)
I am sorry to learn, just today, of Ralph's passing. His brother Mike was a good friend of mine and I knew his family well. Ralph was so very smart and I was happy to read of his many academic accomplishments. He touched so many lives! :-) Mike, I am sorry for your loss. Hope to see you at the upcoming reunion.Teresa Buckner (Hopkins) (1976)
James was a really nice guy. I enjoyed being around for the two years we were in school together. I had not had any contact with him since 1974 but it is wonderful to know he touched so many others.
Most rspectfully,
Teresa Buckner-Hopkins
Shelia Leathers (Armbruster) (1974)
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Joe Cardona (1974)
Sorry to hear about James passing. He was a very nice guy. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Joseph Cardona
Terri Hancock (Childs) (1974)
So sorry to hear of this loss May God Bless you and your family.
Terri Hancock Childs
Danny Williams (1975)
May god be with you. Danny Williams class of 75