Earl Hazen Eldridge, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 78. Earl was a graduate of University of South Alabama. He served in the U.S. Navy as a cryptologist during Vietnam. He retired from Northrop Grumman as an Engineer. Earl was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Evelyn Eldridge. His survivors include his son, Danny (Jo Carole) Eldridge; daughter, Amanda (Paul) Cushman, all of Fairhope; grandchildren, Sarah Cushman, Jacob Cushman, Ethan Grice, Emily Grice, Jamie Starnes and Tyler Faist; brother, Walter (Joyce) Eldridge; sister, Laureen (Matthew) Drzymala and other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 11:30am at Memory Gardens of Fairhope. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD. FAIRHOPE AL. 36532 (251) 990-7775