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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Irene Ridley
January 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Neha Vyas
January 27, 2009
To Bobby,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May God be with you.
Barbara Elias
January 26, 2009
Dear Barbara & family,
We were very sorry to learn that Morris had passed away. Walt & I extend to you our heartfelt sympathy. We will remember you in our prayers.
Love,
Walter & Barbara Elias
John and Debby Hudson
January 24, 2009
To the Ridley family:
We were so sorry to learn from Jane and Kevin that Morris had passed away. Please know that our thoughts and sympathies are with you. Although we only met Morris on two occasions, his dignity, humor, and compassion made a powerful impression on us that will endure. He was the kind of man you just hate to lose.
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Deborah Gilliam
January 24, 2009
To the Ridley family,
Barbara, Mr. Ridley's presence will be missed amongst us. We extend our condolences to you and your family. Although we are not close in miles, please know that our spirit is with you. We love you and you are in our prayers.
Deborah, Toni, and Taylor Gilliam
Daphyne Saunders-Thomas
January 24, 2009
From the moment that I met Babs, the entire family took me in and treated me as part of their family. So it is with heartfelt sadness that I extend my condolences. May you have gratitude for time, may you share love and may you have fond remembrances. Hope, love and Blessings to each of you.
Penny Mallet
January 23, 2009
To Aunt Barbara and Family - Uncle Lee was so loved and will be missed by all; words cannot express the family loss. Seeing Uncle Lee at the Family Reunion in Dallas, Texas brings such joy to my heart.....we were all so happy to be with each other....... It was a wonderful family event with lots of love. My memories of Uncle Lee are treasures I carry wherever I go.
Love Penny
Maurice Talley
January 23, 2009
Robert and family please accept my deepest condolences during this time in your lives. I pray that each of you will celebrate the memory of your loved one and rejoice in his moving on from our temporal place here on earth. Today we all share in the loss of your loved one.
Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Peace and God Bless!
Beverly Hill-Murray
January 23, 2009
I, like many others, worked with Mr.Ridley at the Parole Board for many years. It should be remembered today that back in the early seventies, he was the very first African American to be appointed to the Va. Parole Board, an historic event. He served at the pleasure of many governors for an extended period of time, a rarity then, as it is now, to serve for so many years under so many governors. Always immaculately dressed and with his customary dignified stance, he was a mentor to many and will be missed. He was active in many correctional and parole associations and well known throughout the community of correctional professionals for his intellect and innovative thinking. Testimony to his effectiveness was evident in the fact that when one governor came into office and let everyone else on the Parole Board go, Mr. Ridley was the one Board Member who was not asked to resign. My sincere condolences go out to Barbara, Babs, Kevin and Bobby, his grandchildren and other family members. God Bless you all.
Ronald and Jane Smith
January 22, 2009
To the Ridley family:
We worked at the DOC when Mr. Ridley was on the Parole Board. He was a wonderful, kind, professional man who was well respected by all. We are so sorry to hear of your loss but we know you will find comfort in your beautiful memories of this great man. God bless you.
Amy Adkins
January 22, 2009
To Aunt Barbara, "Babs," Kevin and Bobby, my prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Uncle Morris will be missed.
Amy Jasper
January 22, 2009
Bobby, Kim, Kali, Barbara & family:
We are so sorry for your loss and will continue to keep all of you in prayer. "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4.
Sincerely,
Keith, Amy, Taylor & Justin Jasper
Dr. Joseph J. Russell
January 22, 2009
TO THE RIDLEY FAMILY
It is with personal sadness that I share my condolences in the homegoing of Professor Ridley. Professor Ridley was a ledgendary research psychologist and exceptional inspirationist for me and other psychology majors at VSU. May God bless you as you hold on to the thought that a life lived with such abundant love and respect never really ends!
Dr. Joseph J. Russell (RET)
Psychologist & Vice Provost
The Ohio State University
Michelle, Shelia, Fonda and Frank Bebbs
January 22, 2009
To The Ridley Family:
May god be with you during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenda Blackwell
January 22, 2009
To the Ridley Family:
I worked with Mr. Ridley for many years at the Parole Board. He was a distinguished gentleman who was held in high regard by everyone that knew him. I know he will be missed by his family and friends and I offer my sincere condolences.
Glenda Blackwell
January 22, 2009
To the Ridley Family:
I worked with Mr. Ridley for many years at the Parole Board. He was a distinguished gentleman who was held in high regard by everyone that knew him. I know he will be missed by his family and friends and I offer my sincere condolences.
Dorothy, Carmen, Frankie, Colette Foster and "KJ" Warren
January 22, 2009
To the Ridley family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult trial of sorrow. May God's comfort sustain you as you embrace memories of your loved one who is now at peace. We send our love and compassion to all of you.
Phyllis Anne
January 21, 2009
Phyllis Anne - Daughter of Dolly Eloise. Niece, who loved her Uncle Lee very much. Love and prayers to all of my family. I wish I could be there with you all.
Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor
January 21, 2009
On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.
From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home
January 21, 2009
We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.
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