Richard Woolridge Jr., 62, of Salisbury Twp., died suddenly on Friday evening, June 19, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the beloved husband of Alice (Travis) Woolridge, with whom she shared 15 years together and were married in 2021. Born in East Orange NJ, he was a son of the late Richard Sr. and Josephine (Sanders) Woodridge. He proudly served 6 years in the U. S. Army and worked as a forklift operator at Deer Park Water Company before retiring due to disability.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Alice, he is survived by his son, Malcolm Woolridge; daughter, Natasha Woolridge; siblings, Abu Bakr Salim, Michelle D. Woolridge, Joann Woolridge Hosey, Terry Woolridge; 2 granddaughters, Kaylani and Aviana Woolridge; nephews, Terrance Woolridge, Gerald L. Wilson Jr., Abu Bakr Capers, Raynard Talib Jr.; nieces,Yvette Washington, Valoni Wilson, Ayana Woolridge, Yvonne Washington, Britney Barefield and 16 great nieces and nephews.

Services, Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday, June 26th from 10:00 to 11:00AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00AM all at the JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 527 Center Street, Bethlehem.

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