Bruce Russell Eskridge, 67, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 5:11 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, at LaPorte Hospital.
He was born March 13, 1949, in LaPorte to Edwin James and Imogene Nadeen (McKeehn) Eskridge.
Bruce was a member of LaPorte Seventh-day Adventist Church, and had worked as a caster for Howmet, LaPorte, for 32 years. Bruce was the lead singer in a classic rock and country band, The Jackson Band. He enjoyed music, classic cars, riding his motorcycle, and taking trips to Washington, D.C. Bruce loved his grandbabies; they were his life.
On June 14, 1969, in LaPorte, he married Kathleen “Kathy” (Savenko) Eskridge, who survives.
Also surviving are his five children, David (Ashley), Tracy (Ashley), Brian and Michael Eskridge, all of LaPorte, and Joshua (Stephanie) Eskridge of Hixson, TN; two brothers, Edwin (Tammy) and Lonny (Laura) Eskridge, both of LaPorte; 18 grandchildren, Steven, Morgan, Jake, Samantha, Alexandria, Jillian, Zane, Pamela, Jimmy, Echo, Damon, Sarah, Faith, Zachariah, Parker, Lailani, Ezekiel, and Lilly; one grandchild on the way; nieces, Jamie and Kelly; nephew, Eric; and extended family members of David Jenkins.
His parents preceded him in death.
Cremation will take place. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Kathy Eskridge.
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