Early Friday, December 14, 2018,The Lord in His infinite wisdom and love called to His presence Frank James Hartridge Sr.

"Franky" was born to the late James Edward Hartridge Jr. and the beloved Louise  B. Grady On October 20, 1952.

Frank was educated in the public of Washington D.C..He was known as a skilled fresh meat cutter. His Favorite hobbies were fishing, grilling, hunting wild game, painting, gardening, family gatherings, and The Washington Redskins football team. Frank also loved playing drums & ushering at Living Water Fellowship Church where he rededicated his life to Jesus Christ.

"Franky" years later became a member of Mt. Hope Baptist Church and was very proud to be apart of the construction team who helped build MHBC new church edifice.

To cherish fond memories "Franky"

Leaves to mourn his loving wife of 38 years Ellen Hartridge. And Doris Hill whom he loved and shared life for 15 years.

10 children: Frank Hartridge Jr., Nicole Ward, Charlene Hartridge, Cathelene "Roundface" Hartridge, Nikisha (Bernard) Diggs, Tomar(Tabu) Brooks, Felicia Teabout, Robert Teabout, Joseph (Karen)Teabout. And Jeanette Hill. One Uncle Caswell Hartridge and two Aunts Julia Shelton and Amanda Kinney.

Frank was preceded in death , Two brothers William(Nadine) King, Lawrence (Deborah) Williams, and one Sister Stella Adams Bey.

He leaves to cherish his memories with brother Larry Williams, sister Dorothy Grady, Six Sister-In Laws, and 7 Brother- In Laws. And a Host of Beautiful nieces, cousins, nephews and friends.