Elmer Leon Etheridge, JR age 69 of Olla was born on December 7, 1957 at Columbia, LA to the union of  his beloved parents Elmer Leon Etheridge, SR and Jerry Lynn Tarver Etheridge. He passed from this life on July 29, 2026 at his residence in Olla following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Leon was a beloved son, brother, uncle "NuNu" and friend. 

Left to cherish his memory is his brother, Rickey Etheridge, his sister, Cheryl Etheridge Ruddell and his nephew, Nathan Ruddell and wife Slayton; his niece, Hannah Ruddell Darden (Slade); great nieces, Annistyn Kate Black, Wayze Paige Ruddell and Lennon Ann Hines; great-nephew, McCoy Ryan Black as well as a host of other family members and friends.

Special Thank You from the Elmer Leon  Etheridge, JR  Family: "The outpouring of love and support that has been shown to our family during Leon's Illness has truly been overwhelming and has been a tremendous blessing. You have honored our brother and uncle's memory in so many precious ways. We feel blessed beyond measure and thank each of you from the bottom of our hearts.