What Caused the Central Indiana Homebuilder Paul Estridge's Death?

Paul Estridge Jr. was a well-known central Indiana homebuilder and community and business leader.

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He passed away on January 8th, 2023, at the age of 65.

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Estridge had a lung transplant in November 2020 to treat his incurable lung illness, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

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Estridge's firms have constructed over 9,000 homes in central Indiana since 1967.

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He was a member of the first class of IBJ's Indiana 250, a ranking of Indiana's most important business executives.

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Estridge was married to Judy Estridge and had children and grandchildren.

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He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and valued family in his life.

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Estridge had a net worth ranging from $400 million to $500 million.

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