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WINSTON C. RIDLEY Sr.
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WINSTON RIDLEY Obituary
Mr. Winston C. Ridley, Sr., of Duquesne, died August 16, 2011 at the Southwestern Nursing Center in W. Mifflin. Born Dec. 22, 1929, son of the late Robert, Sr. and Augusta Curley Ridley. The husband of 53 years of the late Grethel Brown Ridley. A retiree of USS-Duquesne Works with 35 years of service and was one of the first African American foremen at that plant. He was trustee and fin. secy. at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Duquesne, ordained and served as a deacon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Coraopolis and then at Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church, Pittsburgh. Surviving are his son, Rev. Dr. Winston C. (Bonita L.) Ridley, Jr. of Springdale, MD. and daughter Robin C. Ridley of Duquesne; two grandchildren; two great-grandsons and other relatives. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m., Mon., August 22, 2011 at the ROBERT A. WATERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2326 Jenny Lind St., McKeesport with funeral services on Tues., August 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rodman Street Baptist Church, 6111 Rodman St., Pittsburgh, PA. with Rev. Dr. Darryl Canady officiant and Rev. Dr. Winston C. Ridley, Jr. eulogist.
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Ejetta Roberson
October 9, 2011
Robin & Ridley family you have my deepest condolences. My heart goes out to you. Your dad was a wonderful man. I still remember that day I was so upset about my son an he prayed over the phone with me. Robin you had great parents. May God help you and the family get through this. Your parents are with God now. They have made their way into heaven. God has welcome his faithful servants. Praise his holy name. Know I love you and you are in my prayers.
Delorace & Walter Bowman
August 25, 2011
Dear Rev. & Mrs. Ridley...and the entire Ridley family:
We extend our most heartfelt sympathies and prayers to you in your hours of bereavement. We know that Deacon Ridley is finally AT HOME with our Heavenly Father, where he is free from all sickness and pain. And we're sure there was much rejoicing...singing and shouting...when he and his beloved Grethel were reunited for all eternity. We know you miss him, we all miss those who are near and dear to our hearts. But we revel in the fact that one day we will all be reunited in the Kingdom to have joy forever more.
All our love to each of you, and God Bless each and every one of you.
Beverly Stowers
August 24, 2011
Dear Robin & Family: Our love and prayers are with you and your family. Your Mother & Dad were so very special to us. We loved them. They both will be sadly missed. But they are in a much better place and are rejoycing in the Lord. We Love you all. Dea. James &
Beverly Stowers (RSMBC)
marsha stanard
August 24, 2011
to pastor ridley and family we the stanard family love u and u r always in our prayers and hearts! mr.ridley will be miss!!!!!!
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Deacon & Deaconess Grymes
August 24, 2011
Dearest Ridley Family,
We celebrate with you the life of your dear Father. We rejoice since we know that he is with our heavenly Father just as he promised in his Holy word.
There's a place in heaven prepared for him when the toils of this life is over, where the saints are clothed in white before the throne singing praises forever, forever more.
In my Father's house there are mansions bright if He said, then I know, I know it's true, yeah There's a place for me beyond, beyond the sky Brothers and Sisters there is one for you.
Jesus, He promised me a home over there, Jesus promised me a home over there, No more sickness, sorrow, pain or care He promised, me a home over there.
I can imagine Mr. Ridley saying....
Now my life on earth has ended, and my race has been run. I have heard my Savior calling at the setting of the sun. I've sent my message upward, past the vaulted dome. Angels get my MANSION READY. I AM COMING HOME!!!
In His Service always,
Loretta Nesmith
August 24, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Kevin Christian
August 21, 2011
TO ROBIN & FAMILY: Our deepest sympathy in your time of grief.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr Ridley will surely be missed, but remembered by many. God bless your family during this trying time.
The Jefferies Family
August 20, 2011
TO THE RIDLEY FAMILY ,Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time,your father will be missed by all.We are praying for your strength as you go through. Don & Shirley Broadnax
Rev Rudy Martin
August 20, 2011
May deepest prayers to the Ridley family. He will be missed by many but remembered by many more. God grant you all peace in this time of mourning.
Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him...Romans6:8
Beverly Taylor
August 19, 2011
Ridley Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories and the love of family bring you comfort in the days ahead.
August 19, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Denise Oliver-Taylor
August 19, 2011
To Robin and family,
Your dad is at peace and no longer in pain. He has received his reward and you are left with a void. However be of good courage because you have your memories. Remember the good times and keep your hand in the Master's Hand. I know that Jesus will see you and the family through this difficult time. Just continue to rely on Jesus. May you find comfort in knowing that others are praying for you.
Your sister in Christ
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