JOHN ROBERT ETHERIDGE

John Robert Etheridge, 51, passed away Aug. 1, 2020, at his home on Lake Mexia. John was born Dec. 27, 1968, in Corpus Christi, to Eugene and Debra Diane Robertson Etheridge, but he grew up in Mexia.

John had a special love for baseball, not only playing but also coaching. As a young man, he was a pitcher for several years, until he threw his arm out. However, he remained involved by coaching young teens in city league ball in both, Mexia and Killeen. He also assisted the coaches at Mexia High School from time to time.

John was manager of Jack’s Stereo in Killeen, for over 20 years, until his health began failing. He was a selftaught computer tech. He could repair, upgrade or do anything else that may be required to get or keep them operating. John also enjoyed restoring cars and playing poker.

John had no children of his own, but he was the proud uncle of niece, Brandi and nephew (and name sake), John Anthony. He loved his family and he will be missed by those who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Debra Etheridge.

John is survived by his brother, Tyrone Etheridge and wife Vickie, of Mexia; sister Laura Archie, of Austin; niece Brandi Cates and husband Chris; nephew John Anthony Ethridge; special friend Koletta Ingerson; aunts Eva Crocker, of Chicago, and Barbara Hardison, of Alamogordo, N.M.; and cousins Darrell, Dennis and Danny Crocker.

There are no services planned at this time.

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