Earl William ‘Bill’ Aldrup, Jr. was born on September 6, 1934 in Washington DC, and died peacefully on July 6, 2020 in Huntsville Alabama. A graduate of Jacksonville State University, he proudly served his country in the US Army for 26 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He enjoyed playing golf, was a talented piano player and sang in the Rocket City Chorus. He was often found working on a crossword puzzle and would happily join a game of dominoes.
He and his first wife, Mary Evelyn Deese, had three sons and were stationed in many different locations during his military service. The family enjoyed many memorable adventures throughout Europe while stationed in Germany twice. Bill retired while stationed at Redstone Arsenal.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Evelyn; his second wife, Alice Anderson Aldrup; and his sister, Anne Aldrup Cummings.
He is survived by his three sons, Steve (Diana), Dave (Tam) and Ken (Renee); niece, Stella Cummings Fagan; two nephews, Herbie and Rich Cummings; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 11th, at Maple Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the charity of your choosing or to The Chromosome 18 Registry at www.chromosome18.org in honor of his grandson David.
