Saltville, VA. Daran Scott Eastridge, age 56, passed away on November 11, 2021 in Saltville, Va. He was born on August 2, 1965 in York, Pennsylvania. He had a successful long-standing career in the defense industry where he was employed by Lockheed-Martin, General Dynamics, and L3Harris where he served as Vice President. He received an MBA from King University and made many notable contributions to the defense industry throughout his career. He married Tracy Eastridge on May 19,1990. Together they raised two daughters, Abigail Kay Eastridge of Charlotte, NC and Elizabeth Ann Eastridge of Charlotte NC; and one grandson, Noah. He is also survived by his parents, Robert and Peggy Eastridge of Saltville, Va.; sister Tara Galliher (Randy) of Saltville, Va.; and brother Robert D. Eastridge of Saltville, Va.; and many cousins, friends and relatives. Daran enjoyed the outdoors and loved trout fishing, archery, and nature. In lieu of flowers, a suggested donation can be made in his name to the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia athttps://www.vawildlife.org/. A private service is planned at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at drhendersonfuneralhome.com. The D.R. Henderson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Daran Scott Eastridge family.