Alex Daniel

Aldridge

Alex Daniel Aldridge, age 81 of Thomasville, Georgia, passed away on February 2, 2024 at Archbold Medical Center. Alex was born on July 7, 1942 in Grady County, GA to the late Alex Aldridge and Lillie Mae Wadsworth. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Daniell Aldridge, of Thomasville, his daughter, Lora Aldridge Smith (Chad) of Thomasville, siblings, Shelba Owings of Murphy, NC and Wayne Aldridge (Peggy) of Marianna, FL, and a grandson, Charlie Smith of Thomasville, as well as a number of nieces & nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Aldridge.

Alex was a member of the US Army and served in the Vietnam War. He attended Springhill Christian Church where he served as deacon.

As the oldest son of a farmer, Alex had a unique talent for growing not only crops but the most beautiful flowers around. After farming for years, he began working for local doctors and plantations, using his love of Callaway Gardens as inspiration to create custom flower gardens on properties throughout Thomas County. He also used his love of cooking to create delicacies for everyone from the Atlanta Braves to country music superstar, Alan Jackson, to the Vice President of the United States. He also spent countless hours traipsing through the woods with his lifelong friend, Freddy Wellborn (who also preceded him in death by just a few short weeks), marking trees for timber and clearing firebreaks.

Even after retirement, Alex continued expanding his own yard full of flowers, vegetables, and his pride and joy, his citrus trees that rivaled even the best orchards. With a never-ending energy, he still needed more to do, so he went to work for Thomas County Public Works. Many of his "customers" would stop in just to check on him, often asking how the "short man" was doing. Though he was short in stature, there was nothing small about his love for his family, friends or his Lord and Savior. Alex was one of the sweetest, most selfless people anyone could ever meet. He spent every minute making sure everyone else was taken care of with little regard for his own obstacles.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM on Sunday February 4, 2024 at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home. A Graveside Service celebrating his life will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Laurel Hill Cemetery with Ministers Ray Parker and Johnny Cox officiating.