John Arthur Ridge
Oil City, LA - Funeral services celebrating the life of John Arthur Ridge, age 79 will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Vivian, LA. Officiating the service will be Rev Kent Rhoads pastor of the Oil City United Pentecostal Church, assisted by Rev. George Ridge pastor of Stateline United Pentecostal Church in Tylertown, MS. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 2nd from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
Mr. Ridge was born on December 25, 1932 in Oil City, LA to George Arthur "Curley" and Ida Marie Elder Ridge and passed away on November 29, 2012 at Willis Knighton Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Oil City, LA, retired unit supervisor with U.O.P. after 37 years of service, and a former member of the Mooringsport Methodist Church. Mr. Ridge loved horses, singing, playing music, his 2 dogs and "his" LSU Tigers. For over 30 years in his spare time, Mr. Ridge was a farrier and shoed horses for many people in the area
Mr. Ridge is preceded in death by his parents, Curley and Marie Ridge. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Billie Blizzard Ridge of Oil City, LA, sons, John Ridge, Jr. of Austin, TX, George Ridge and wife, Deborah of Tylertown, MS and James Ridge and wife Linda of Watauga, TX. Mr. Ridge is also survived by his sister, Jean Hoeft and husband, Carl of Oil City, LA, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
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Jean I remember HAM from the 1950's. Hanging out around the Greenings and playing baseball on Sundays for the town team. All that crowd were such big guys and I was the little guy that tried to hang around and listen to their stories. Don't think the small towns and their "characters" exist in America anymore. What a loss for everyone.
Joe Doyle
Hoover Alabama
December 17, 2012
Saying Goodby to an old friend is never easy. RIP Johnny, . . We always enjoyed our time with you and your family. Our love and prayers to Billie Mae, John, George, James and their families. Bob and Relda Sibley
December 5, 2012
I just saw Johnnie about 2 months ago,got to spend a few min talking with him while we waited for our hair cut.enjoyed our short visit with him and Billie ,my prayers and best wishes are with all the family and may God bless!
Ronnie Allen
December 3, 2012
I worked with Ham at UOP. He was quiet a character.I liked his stories too!
Mike Payne
December 3, 2012
Billy I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. Henry loved him so much and
Billie you and your family are in my prayers. So sorry I didn't get to the service but had car trouble on the way. Henry loved "Big John". He will be missed by all he knew. God bless you.
Sherry Groll
December 3, 2012
Jean, I am so sorry to hear about your brother's passing. I will keep you in my prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
Sheila Rynders
December 3, 2012
what a treat it was to have known Mr. Ridge. I always enjoyed a visit with him at the Vivian Wal-Mart. He and my son-in-law had worked together at UOP..
December 3, 2012
May God bless and see you through this difficult time of loss. My prayers go out to all the family.
David Williams
December 2, 2012
Billie Mae and all the family we are so sorry to hear about John. He was such a kind loving man and will be greatly missed. Our love and prayers are with each of you.
PEGGY AND dINK fEDD
December 2, 2012
Many wonderful memories from
my childhood of his deep voice, listening to him play guitar and admiring his knowledge of horses. Love always to my Uncle Johnny, Aunt Billie Mae and Ridge family.
Tracey Cook
December 2, 2012
Many memories from my childhood that include your deep voice, listening to you play guitar and admiring your knowledge of horses. Love always to my Uncle Johnny. Aunt Billie Mae and family.
Tracey Cook
December 2, 2012
John was a very special, unique person. He loved everybody and everybody loved John. His stories, his music,his love of life and nature and deep voice will live on in our memories. So blessed to have had John as our friend on this good earth. May God Continue to Bless and Keep the Ridge Family, our prayers and concern are with all of you. Mrs. F.Q. Hood.Sr.
Kirby Hood
December 2, 2012
Uncle Johnny,
Thank you and Aunt Billie for your kindness to Tracey and me, we appreciate your time with Tracey. Riding horses, catching chickens and always an open door to her.
God bless you.
Angie Harris
December 2, 2012
Mr.Ridge was a very nice gentleman,may he rest in peace.
David Ain
December 2, 2012
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