Jess Michael Eldridge Jr., 43, a McMinnville resident and Warren County native, died Nov. 10 at St. Thomas West Hospital, Nashville following a sudden illness.He was the owner and operator of AA Cab, a member of the Baptist Church and son of Jess Michael Eldridge Sr., and the late Vicki June Argo Eldridge.He was married Aug. 30, 2000 to Helen Louella Ralph Eldridge, who survives. He is also survived by son, Cody Michael Eldridge of McMinnville; father and stepmother, Jess Michael (Terry) Eldridge Sr. of McMinnville; two stepdaughters, Jennifer Mayfield of McMinnville and Christina White of Florida; five grandsons, Hunter Caldwell, Ryland Mayfield and Bransen Mayfield of McMinnville, Ethan White of Florida and Brantly Cohran of Begrade, Fla.; special uncle, Marjel Ward of McMinnville; special nephews, Zachary Ward, Eric Rodgers and Jason Ward of McMinnville and special friend, Ricky Thomas of McMinnville. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Providence Baptist Church with Steve Brown to officiate.Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Nov. 19, 2014