Ethridge - Cpl Kalon W. Ethridge was called home to be with Jesus on December 15, 2022. Kalon was a proud Marine who served two tours in Afghanistan. Kalon was a beautiful soul that brightened any and every room he walked in. Kalon is a spark of energy. Many can reminisce and say that every memory of him consisted of laughs and smiles. He is that enlightening soul that permanently stamped a footprint in our hearts. Even at the trying times, serving overseas in 2012 and 2014, he continued to be the force of light with his brothers. Most of all Kalon was a Dad. He loved his babies with everything he had. After serving in the Marine Corps, Kalon chased his passion of being an artist and tattoo artist and became a very sought-after tattooist. Kalon was a firm believer in asking for forgiveness instead of permission and lived his life to the fullest. Kalon is preceded by his Popa, Sonny Ethridge; uncle, Billy Ethridge; maternal great-grandparents, Frank and Maydell Wilkerson.

Kalon is survived by his momma, Michelle Ethridge; wife, Brittany Ethridge; children, Braelynn, Amelia, Lawson, Madison, Isaiah, & Evelyn; Nana, Frances Ethridge; uncle, Michael (Christina) Ethridge; cousins, Mariah, Logan, Casey & Ciara; father and mother in law, Mike and Tammy Raulerson; sister in law, Ashley (Steven); nephews, Michael and August; brothers, Dustin Palmer Michael Eicher & the 2ndCEB; and countless friends that he considered family.

A Celebration of Kalon's Life will be held on Friday, December 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Nassau Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park where military honors will be rendered. Family will receive friends on Thursday, December 22, 2022, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011, 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.