Cottage Hills—Cary Alan Eldridge, 57, passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at his home.

Born Dec. 26, 1966 in Alton, he was the son of David Eldridge and Shirley (Watkins) Frazier.

Cary worked as a Registered Nurse for Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  He enjoyed going to concerts and hanging out with friends from high school.  He especially enjoyed the music of Elvis Presley and The Rolling Stones.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Shirley and Jim Frazier of Bethalto; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Chris and Brad Cummins and Cyndi and Howard Jenkins, all of Bethalto; 3 nieces, 2 nephews and great nieces and nephews; and his longtime, special friend Ed Vincent.

He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents, Barkley and Eva Watkins and Bill and Imogene Eldridge.

Cary's family will hold a Celebration of Life from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 13 at the Muenstermann Pavilion at Gordon F. Moore Community Park in Alton.

Professional services entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com