Wendell Ethridge

April 21, 1961 - January 30, 2021

Mr. Wendell Ethridge, of Bowdon, Georgia, passed away on January 30, 2021. He was 59. Wendell was born on April 21, 1961 in Ocilla, Georgia to the late Travis and Frankie Harris Ethridge. He worked in the construction industry and owned his own company, Wendell Ethridge Construction. He specialized in concrete work and pouring building foundation walls and retaining walls. Wendell never shied away from a hard day of work, but in his spare time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and jeep and spending time with his wife, Debbie, at their cabin on the creek. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Ethridge; his sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Nikki Ethridge, Jeremy and Leighann Ethridge, and Jon-Taylor and Paige Ethridge; his grandchildren, Emma Ethridge, Alivia Ethridge, Addie Ethridge, Whit Ethridge, and Weslynn Ethridge; his siblings and their spouses, Melba and Steve Barr, Andy and Susan Ethridge, Mickey Ethridge, Teena and Paul McCormick, and April Thornton. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Ephesus Baptist Church. Bro. Keith Rivers will officiate. Pallbearers will be Hunter Thornton, Cody Spruell, Cody Fowler, Bobby Cook, Dusty Cook, Chat Cook, Berk Cook, Lance Ethridge, Ty Ethridge, Justin Ethridge, Landon Ethridge, Jacob McCormick, Cody Smith, and Coatney South. Interment will be held at Veal Community Cemetery with Bro. Kevin Geter conducting the graveside services. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, February 1, 2021 from 4:00 till 8:00 p.m. Due to the current health situation, we ask that those attending the service to please consider wearing a mask and practice social distancing.