Aldridge Wendell Mooreland was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on May 31, 1940, to the late Hamlin and Godfrea Mooreland. On March 24, 2022, Aldridge passed away at the age of 81.

Aldridge, affectionately known as “Al”, was the youngest of five children. He is survived by sister, Randall Studevent. Brothers, Degraffenreid Rucker and Hamlin Mooreland Jr. and sister, Godfrea Davis, preceded him in death.

Al obtained his education at Lafayette Elementary School, Alexander Hamilton Junior High School, and John Adams High School in Cleveland, Ohio. As a young man, Al enjoyed dancing at his Jr. High School canteen and sports (baseball, roller skating, tennis). He also enjoyed playing the piano and the accordion and loved listened to a variety of music, ranging from Symphonic to Modern. He served in the United States Army, including a tour of active duty in Seoul, South Korea as a photographer (a personal interest of his).  He was employed by the East Ohio Gas Company, and after more than 30 years of dedicated service, retired in 1995 with high recognition.  

Al was united in holy matrimony to Myra Dixon on September 18, 1971, and the two celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2021. To this union were born four children: Wanda, Michael, Karen and Anthony. Al loved his family dearly, and their safety and protection was his highest priority. He was always quick to provide anything they needed to have a happy and secure life, and did not mind letting them know it!  He was truly the best husband, father and grandfather ever.

Al loved the Lord and confessed his faith in Jesus Christ. He enjoyed watching religious programs and listening to Southern Gospel music. In his final months, he often witnessed to the doctors and nurses about his faith in Christ and just prior to his passing, was heard loudly saying “Lord, thank you for saving me! Lord, thank you for taking care of me! Lord, thank you for healing me!”  Al then began praying for his family. A few days later, the Lord called Aldridge home.

Aldridge leaves to cherish his loving memories: his dedicated and devoted wife, Myra; his loving children Wanda Dortch of Columbus, Ohio, Michael (Chelsea) Mooreland of Columbus, Ohio, Karen (Rodney) Jackson of Bedford, Ohio and Anthony Mooreland of Richmond Hts., Ohio; sister Randall (Willie) Studevent of Mocksville, North Carolina; his beautiful grandchildren Krystal (Marcus) Baddger (28), Jalin Jackson (22), Destynee Dortch (20), Rodney Jackson Jr. (19), Jeremiah Mooreland (16), Michael Mooreland Jr. (15), and Ezekiel Mooreland (4); and great-grandchildren Marcus Baddger Jr. (8), Peighton Baddger (5), and Phoenix Baddger (1); Nephews Don Davis of Cleveland, Ohio and Rajah (Jackie) Chowbay; and a host of great–nieces and great-nephews.