Larry W. "Buck" Ridgeway

Larry "Buck" Ridgeway Jr, New Matamoras OH passed away June 2nd, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones Born on June 12 1977, to Elizabeth Leasure and Larry "Buckwheat" (Kay) Ridgeway During Bucks time on Earth, he loved tinkering with RC trucks, matchbox cars, model cars and he had a passion for drawing. He loved cracking jokes and making his friends/family laugh. He was truly a kid at heart. Survivors other than his parents include a daughter, Kylie (Jared) Howell, Akron, OH; two granddaughters Karsyn "Cricket" & Logan "Junebug"; two brothers Chris (Barb) Ridgeway, New Matamoras, OH, Tyler Ridgeway, Newport, OH; Lifelong friend/brother Jeremy McFall; 3 nieces, Kaitlin, Jaynel & Justina; and one nephew Christopher Ridgeway. A loving Dad, Paw Paw, Son & Brother. He also loved being, "Uncle Buck" to many. Larry was preceded in death by his grandmother, "Meme" JoAnne Speece, Uncles Jackie & Kenny Leasure, brother Kevin Ridgeway, cousins Michael & Charlie Leasure and Cassandra Withrow. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, WV with Pastor David Beaver and Jeremy McFall officiating. Interment will follow at the Mount Hope Church of Christ Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025 and from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Memorial Fund for Larry "Buck" Ridgeway, Jr. at Peoples Savings Bank, New Matamoras, OH.