James M. Cridge

James “Jim” M. Cridge, Sr., 72, Zionsville, passed away on December 11, 2014. He was a former resident of Anderson.

He was born on July 10, 1942 in Anderson, IN to Robert V. Cridge, Sr. and Vera (Sanders) Cridge. He grew up in Anderson and graduated from Anderson High School in 1960. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree at Purdue University, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. He was a lifetime member of the John Purdue Club.

He was his grandchildren’s number one fan, as he enjoyed their lives and events.

Jim was an avid collector. A hard worker, he led his family on many household projects.

He was proud to become a Mason with his sons, and was a life member of Morristown Masonic Lodge #193 F. & A.M. He was an active member of the Indianapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite, receiving the prestigious Meritorious Service Award in June 2011. He was the Curator of the Scottish Rite Museum, and served on the Valley’s Historical Committee. He donated the LED lighting to the museum, and committed the most time on the museum displays. For the past six years, he provided weekly tours at the Cathedral, and was the tour guide Treasurer.

Jim’s involvement in Masonry extended to being a Knight Templer in Baldwin Commandary #2, and Anderson DeMolay. He was an honorary member of Thorntown Masonic Lodge #113 F. & A. M., and was recently re-elected its Treasurer. He was a proud and active member of the Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill #122. He was inducted into the Marvin L. Isley York Rite College #129 in 2004.

He was employed by Western Electric, and later retired from Lucent Technology as a Facilities Manager.

He attended The Garden, St. Lukes United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.

He is survived by his wife, Terry Cridge of Zionsville; two sons, James Michael “Mike” Cridge, Jr. (Linda) of Fishers and Matthew M. Cridge (Jill) of Indianapolis; sister, Anne K. Roland (Pete) of Anderson; brother, Robert V. Cridge, Jr. (Brenda); grandchildren, Nolan, Marina, Gillian, and Lily Cridge; and former wife, Diana Cridge Price of Indianapolis.

Calling hours will be from 10:00-1:00 PM, Thursday, December 18, at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory, 515 E. 53rd Street, Anderson. Funeral services will take place at 1:00 PM at the funeral home, led by Morristown Masonic Lodge #193 F. & A. M. and Dr. Linda McCoy. Burial will follow at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

You are invited to read Jim’s complete obituary at www.brownbutzdiedring.com, where you may leave an online condolence, share a memory with the family, or arrange for flowers.