Michael Edward Holdridge, 58 of Gainesville died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Shands @ UF. Michael was born on April 19th, 1955 in Daytona Beach, FL to Howard and Alma Holdridge and has lived in Gainesville most of his life.Michael worked for the Golden Flake chip company for many years and currently worked for Publix Supermarkets as an Aprons Clerk. Michael was a loving and faithful husband for 40 years and a great dad, wonderful grandfather and loved his dog Bullet and his cat Lucifer. He was an avid gun collector, enjoyed fishing and was considered a fantastic cook.Hewas preceded in death by his father, Howard Holdridge, sister, Nancy Ellen Schmit, brother, Gary Miller Holdridge, and grandson, Dillon Michael Holdridge.Michael is survived by his wife Donna, mother, Alma Jean, a son Michael, daughter April (Jamie) and his sister Barbara Garman.A graveside funeral service for Michael will be held on Thursday, July 18th, 2013 at 2:00pm in the Forest Meadows Memorial Park East, 3700 NE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, FL 32641 with a visitation starting one hour prior at 1:00pm. Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL - 32609 US 352-378-2528