Ezra "Junior" Baldridge, Jr., age 87, of Triplett Creek Road, Morehead, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born February 21, 1939, in Clearfield, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ezra Baldridge, Sr. and Ocie Hyatt Baldridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Adkins; a son, Randy Baldridge; a stepdaughter, Kathy Easterling; and a stepson, Kenny Easterling.

Junior is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Eula Pettit Baldridge, whom he married on August 9, 1974; two sons, Freddy Baldridge (Jessica) and Jamie Baldridge (Dana), both of Morehead; two stepsons, Rodney Easterling (Natalie) of Fairborn, Ohio, and Chris Easterling (Trina) of Kettering, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Karen Adkins and Lesa Lipscomb, both of Morehead; one sister, Judith Jennings of Indiana; 15 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; and a cherished niece and nephew.

Junior was a retired truck driver whose career included driving for Point Express, Spring Grove Dairy, Homer Gregory Lumber Company, and G & W Construction Company. He also enjoyed farming and treasured spending time with his family. He was a member of Phelps Masonic Lodge No. 482 in Farmers. Junior will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him.

Masonic rites will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, by Phelps Masonic Lodge No. 482. Funeral services will immediately follow at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals with Pastor Joe Cline officiating.

Following the service, entombment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Pallbearers will be Logan Baldridge, Brandon Easterling, Travis Lipscomb, Jacob Jessee, Brien Hill, Jason Easterling, and Jason Curtis.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from noon until 2:00 p.m. at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351.