In Memory
Education
- Ed.D., Arkansas State University (Educational Leadership)
- Ed.S., Arkansas State University (Community College Teaching)
- M.S., University of Tennessee, The Health Science Center (Advanced Physical Therapy)
- B.S., University of Tennessee, The Health Science Center (Physical Therapy)
Professional Credentials
- Arkansas Physical Therapy License
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Level II Hippotherapist
- NDT
Teaching Specialties
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Pediatrics and Integumentary Disorders
Research Interests
- Hippotherapy
- Lymphedema
- Educational Predictors
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association
- American Hippotherapy Association
Biography
Dr. Roy Lee Aldridge Jr., 50, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House. Roy was born April 7, 1968. in Park Ridge, Ill. He graduated from Smyrna High School in Tennessee in 1986.
Roy obtained a bachelor of science in physical therapy (1990) and a master of science in physical therapy (2001) from the University of Tennessee, Memphis. He obtained a specialist in community college teaching (2004) and a doctor of education (2008) from Arkansas State University.
Roy worked at the Northeast Arkansas Rehabilitation Hospital in Jonesboro from 1990-2000. In 2000, Dr. Aldridge began his teaching career at Arkansas State University College of Nursing and Health Professions, Physical Therapy Department.
Roy is survived by his wife of 27 years, Stacy Lea Lamb Aldridge, and three daughters, Katie Caroline, Hannah Belle and Leah Mae. His parents, Roy Lee Aldridge Sr. and Florence Ann Wegner Aldridge of Eddyville, Ky.; a sister, Lee Anne Rochelle (Mike) of Nashville, Tenn.; and brother, Samuel Albert Aldridge (Michelle) of Seven Valleys, Pa.
Roy was a founding member of Valley Ridge Baptist Church in Jonesboro.
