Milton Eldridge, age 72 of Cottondale, died Saturday, February 20th, 2010 in the Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley. He was a native and life-long resident of Jackson County, a former employee of Aukema Dairies and was of Protestant faith. Survivors include three Sons; David Eldridge and wife Pamela of Grandridge, Tony Eldridge of Alford and Charles Eldridge of Cottondale, one Brother; Hilton Eldridge of Manhattan, N.Y., two Sisters: Eunice Haddock of Port St. Joe and Unive Skipper of Mississippi, two Grandchildren; Joshua Eldridge and wife Jennifer of Grandridge and Justin Eldridge of Cottondale. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 24th from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main St. Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel with the Rev. James Lamb officiating. Interment will follow in the Cottondale First Baptist Church Cemetery.