Clarksville, TN – Lee Wilson Eastridge, age 86 of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away at his home on October 5th, 2025. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Lee Wilson Eastridge, Sr and Katherine Elizabeth Merritt.
Lee served in the United States Army for over 20 years serving in Korea and Germany and was a heavily decorated soldier with numerous medals, badges, and awards. He retired in 1977. He leaves to cherish his memory, many brothers in service and all of his friends at the V.F.W. whom he enjoyed spending his time with.
He is survived by his daughter, Irma Glassford of Clarksville, Tennessee.
A memorial service will be held to honor Lee on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, at 6:00pm at the V.F.W. 4895 Hayes Street, in Clarksville, TN
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