William D. Ridley

So sorry to hear about Billy, because of being miles apart, we weren't as close as I would have liked, but Uncle Bill and Aunt Ola were my favorite Uncle and Aunt. My trips to Taylorville as a little girl are so fond because of these two. Prayers for Joanne now and the rest of the family..love and blessings

John Rid Dog, Dave, Mark, and family. I am so sorry to hear about this. I just found out a few days ago and can't tell you again how hard this may be and hope you can just remember the great times and memories. I always thought he was such a great guy and I only know you will miss him. Sincerely John Suter. Ps. Mark it was great to see and chat with you in Chi town this summer!

What a great guy....Billy was one of a kind. My condolences to Jo and the rest of his family. He will be missed.

Heaven is laughing a little bit harder now that Billy has entered God's Kingdom and us on earth will miss the jokes, riddles, silly songs and laughter of Billy. I remember meeting Billy years before I met Dave. He always had a story or a joke for you. A person that always made me smile. When I became part of the Ridley family he welcomed me with open arms because we were the only two in the family that had the privilege of being born at Taylorville hospital. You were somebody special if...

On 9/28/19 I lost one of my very best friends. We were classmates from elementary school thru high school. We grew up in the same area of town, and came from modest homes. During classes where we were seated by alphabets, I was always the lucky one to sit nest to him (because my maiden name was ROBISON). He always kept me laughing with his shenanigans. We remained special friends all thru adulthood. His athletic abilities were so astonishing and noteworthy in all the history books. But...