With profound sadness, we announce the passing of James Ethridge of Terre Haute, IN, on December 8, 2024, after a short illness. He was born in Saluda, SC, on May 22, 1941, to the late James Ethridge Sr. and the late Mary Alice Hopkins-Spann-Ethridge. He was a retired Chef at Indiana State University, where he was known as "Red Hot" because he served it up steaming hot! Loved by all the staff and students, he always had a smile and a story to tell. In Kentucky, he was lovingly known as June and also as "Popcorn."

James loved to dance and listen to music. As a hobby, he collected antiques and collectibles, cherishing anything that was old. He was a well-respected man, loved by many, and he never met a stranger.

He is preceded in death by one son, Tim Palmer; four sisters, Bessie Mae Ethridge-Tye, Violet Spann-Scott, Island Spann-Roudez, and Mary Alice Ethridge; and two brothers, Andrew Spann and Douglas Spann.

He leaves to mourn his passing one daughter, Feleciea Palmer-Mundy of Richmond, KY; three sons, Chris Palmer of Louisville, KY, James Anthony Ethridge of Terre Haute, IN, and Jeffery Scott Ethridge of Georgetown, KY; one sister, Mattie Ethridge-Howard of Richmond, KY; and one brother, Clarence Ethridge (Judy) of Richmond, KY. He also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a special friend, C. Lynn Dunn, who he loved and cherished. Thank you, Lynn; we know you will miss him.

The family will welcome visitors on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Samaritan Funeral Home located at 2425 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute. A Memorial service will begin at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m.

The family of James Ethridge would like to thank everyone for their kindness during our time of bereavement.