[Michael Jaggers]

I just got word that John Eldredge has passed away.  His sister Mary posted that to Facebook.

Mike

[Jackie Moore]

A lot of knowledge has been lost. Condolences to the family.

Jackie Moore

On Aug 12, 2026, at 12:28 PM, Michael Jaggers <m...@mindspring.com> wrote:



I just got word that John Eldredge has passed away.  His sister Mary posted that to Facebook.

Mike

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[Tim O'Guin]

Damn. Rest in peace, John. I'll miss your autistic Facebook posts and comments.

On Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 12:28 PM Michael Jaggers <m...@mindspring.com> wrote:

I just got word that John Eldredge has passed away.  His sister Mary posted that to Facebook.

Mike

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[Kent Perrier]

ouch. We had a guy at work that I work with die last week. Went to the hospital for something, while not minor it was not something people would say life threatening, and ended up having a heart attack there.  Prayers for John and his family/friends/loved ones.

On Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 12:28 PM Michael Jaggers <m...@mindspring.com> wrote:

I just got word that John Eldredge has passed away.  His sister Mary posted that to Facebook.

Mike

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[Vincent Brown]

Thank you for the update.

[Vincent Brown]

John has been with NLUG since about the time it started (to my knowledge) and he served for years as secretary. He often brought a developers perspective to our discussions, sometimes accompanied by corny jokes.He wasn't the most outspoken but he always brought a gentle kind-hearted presence to our meetings, consistently, for decades. 
We missed him this past Tuesday night and upcoming meetings won't be the same without him. 

Does anyone have memories or impressions of John to share?
Does anyone know when and where his service will be held?

[Alex Smith (K4RNT)]

I only wish I had been able to spend more time with him. I bet he had some cool stories he would have told if he had been asked.

I'll miss him. RIP and best wishes to his family.

Alex Smith, Server+, Network+

" 'With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably.' Those words were uttered by Judge Aaron Satie as wisdom and warning... The first time any man's freedom is trodden on, we’re all damaged." - Jean-Luc Picard, quoting Judge Aaron Satie, Star Trek: TNG episode "The Drumhead"

- Alex Smith (K4RNT)

- Lacey, Washington (Olympia, WA metropolitan area)

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[Andrew Farnsworth]

Oh no, that’s such a loss. He will Be sorely missed. Yes he has been around since the early days of NLUG. I remember him mostly from meetings and beer and pizza nights. 

Andy Farnsworth aka Fearless leader 1.0

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[Howard Coles Jr.]

I've been out of pocket, and just found this.  
Saddened by that news, and we do pray for his family.  

On 8/12/26 12:27, Michael Jaggers wrote:

I just got word that John Eldredge has passed away.  His sister Mary posted that to Facebook.

Mike

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John 3:16!

[Vincent Brown]

John's sister, Mary reached out through the nlug.org contact form and shared details for John's memorial service.

"His memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, 108 7th Ave, S, Nashville, at 11 am, Thursday, August 27, with visitation at 10 am before the service. All who knew John are welcome."

[Vincent Brown]

Here is a link to John's obituary. It was beautifully written and mentions his NLUG involvement. There is even a slideshow at the end with an NLUG group pic.
nashvillecremationcenter.com/obituaries/john-eldredge

[Vincent Brown]

Parking details for John's service: we should park in Lot A (across 7th Avenue from the church behind the Customs House). The entrance on 7th Ave. brings you into the foyer just outside the chapel where the service will be held.