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Christopher Ridley Obituary

Christopher Earl Ridley

58, Indianapolis, passed away on March 25, 2015. A member of Northside New Era Baptist Church, he attended Public Schols #41, #42, and Cripus Attucks High School. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School. He held various jobs, working as a handyman and entrepreneur and enjoyed outdoors and landscaping.

Services will be Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 12 p.m., with visitation from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Northside New Era Baptist Church, 517 West 30th Street. Interment will be at Floral Park Cemetery.

Surviving loved ones include his wife, Arlene Ridley; children, Christopher (Shannon) Mitchell; daughter, Kristen Mitchell (Bayette Wilson) and Clarence Mitchell; sister, Freda Booker; brother Terrence Ridley; step children, Walter Calvin Winters, Vanecia Reni and Latricia Jean Carter and William Huguley; and a host of other relatives.

Final arrangements have been entrusted to Stuart Mortuary, Inc. Expressions of condolence and sympathy should be directed to: www.stuartmortuary.com.

Published by The Indianapolis Star from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2015.
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Freda I just found out prayers for u and the family I'm so sorry Blue. Love u

Oliver blue

May 20, 2015

My heart goes out to Freda. Chris was the cousin who always made me laugh. He will truly be missed. It was really special to me when he came to Dallas and got to visit with me. May God bless our family. Love, Ivy Joe

April 2, 2015

We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. We send you thoughts of comfort

Leann Lewis

April 2, 2015

IN MEMORY OF MAMA COLEMAN, "AUNTIE" who babysat for Chris: Praying that the love of God will shine through to comfort you and your family and that His peace will guide you in the days ahead. With our sympathy and prayers to you.

Jeannie and Byron Davenport

April 2, 2015

Dear Family,
God heals the broken hearted. May he comfort you during this difficult time of sorrow.

April 1, 2015

We are sadden to here the passing over a great american are prayers go out to all the family members during this period of morning. Respectfully ed ratcliffee san antonio texas

Ed Ratcliffe

April 1, 2015

We love you brother. Wish we had more time.

Robert Ratcliffe

April 1, 2015

Me and Chris grew up together and work together a few years at 711 supermarkets he will be missed god bless the family

Malcolm Bluestein

April 1, 2015

All I can think of is Rick James music, the Purple People Eater, his cooking and all the fun we would have on those summer visits (Thanksgiving, Christmas and just whenever)!!! THE ORIGINAL CHRIS!!!!

Ria Chandler

April 1, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Stuart Mortuary

April 2, 2015

Love and Prayers to the family with special thoughts for Freda at the loss of your beloved, Chris.

(Spanky's grandmother).

Maxine Cousin and Family

April 1, 2015

Rest in peace, Chris. I will miss you and think of you often. God bless your family with peace and comfort in the midst of their grief. Special Love and prayers for Freda.

Donna Elam-McNair and Family

April 1, 2015

Our deepest condolences to the family. Rest in peace BRHS classmate!

Ralph/Belinda Cooke

April 1, 2015

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