Archie Keith Ridings

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Archie Keith Ridings, 77, of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Tremont passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. Born December 24, 1942 in Fonde, Bell County, KY, he was the son of the late Eugene Earl Ridings and Hazel A. Hunter Ridings Stanley. Archie served 12 years in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War era. He was a SSGT and a personnel manager in the military. After his service, he worked in Oregon and Washington State as a crop duster pilot. Upon his retirement, he came to Harlan County where he was very active in community service. He was associated with the Boy Scouts of America, the Upper Cumberland Baptist Association, was a teaching assistant in the Harlan City and County Schools and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Loyall.

In addition to his parents, Archie is preceded in death by several siblings.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Lydia Helton Slusher-Ridings, Roanoke, VA; six step-sons, Steve Slusher (Janet), Louisville; Chris Slusher (Steve), Roanoke; Clay Slusher (Eva), Cumberland; Phillip Slusher (Melissa), Ringgold, GA; Jeff Slusher (Robin), Thurmont, MD; and Roger Slusher (April), Louisville. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

A private graveside service will conducted Friday, July 17, 2020, at the Resthaven Cemetery in Keith with military rites by the Harlan Honor Guard.

Loyall Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements.

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GRid=212960232

Archie married Betty Jane Bowman on 25 Apr 1972 in Skamania Co, WA, and was divorced on 21 Jun 1982 in Sherman Co, OR. Betty was born on 28 Mar 1937 in Hood River Co, OR; died on 18 Jan 1995 in Wasco Co, OR; was buried in Hood River Co, OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Archie married Lydia Helton on 22 Apr 1988 in Harlan Co, KY. Lydia was born on 17 Jan 1932 in Harlan Co, KY; died on 12 Jul 2022 in Roanoke Co, VA; was buried in Harlan Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eugene + Hazel Alenna Hunter. Hazel was born on 9 May 1920 in Claiborne Co, TN; died on 14 Jan 1994 in Bell Co, KY; was buried in Bell Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRid=176097610

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Birth:
Date from Draft Card.
Sometimes see middle name spelled "Jonce"

Died:
Death Record lists casue of death as suicide by gunshot

ANDREW JOHNSON RIDINGS SR
Andrew Johnson Ridings. Sr., 77 year old resident of Duff, Tenn., Route 1, died suddenly at his home yesterday at 8 a.m. He was born in Goins, Tenn., to son of the late David and Maurine Tolliver Ridings. He was married to Miss Dora Jane Hopper on December 17, 1905. He was a member of the UMWA, Fonde Local Union 1905. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Middlesboro Lodge number 298. He was last employed by the Clear Fork Coal Company at Fonde and retired from mining 12 years ago. He had lived at Duff for the past 14 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dora Jane Ridings, Duff, Tenn., Route 1; sons Clarence Ridings of Cumberland Gap, Eugene Ridings of Bellingham, Wash. Andrew J Ridings of Independence, Mo.; daughters, Mrs. Lee Walker of Duff, Mrs. Mildred McCulley of Middlesboro and Mrs. Dewey Davis of Adrian. Mich.; brother Crockett Ridings of Tazewell; 22 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body is at the Cawood Funeral Home. Cawood Funeral Home in charge.

Name Andrew Johnson Ridings
Titles and Terms Sr
Event Type Death
Event Date 15 Apr 1960
Event Place Duff, Campbell, Tennessee, United States
Gender Male
Age 77
Race White
Birth Year (Estimated) 1883
Father's Name David Ridings
Mother's Name Maurie Tolliver
Spouse's Name Dora J Hopper Ridings
Spouse's Gender Female

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GRid=26907105

Andrew married Dora Jane Hopper about 1906. Dora was born on 16 Sep 1893 in TN; died on 14 Dec 1971 in Bell Co, KY; was buried in Campbell Co, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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One child died before 1910

Sister is living in household Lue Ruckers (married name)

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GRid=26907109

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David's sister, Nancy Ridings, married his wife's brother (Josiah/Joseph Toliver)




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From Pleasant Point Church
David Ridings was born December 1, 1847 and died July 30, 1926. He was married to Mary Tolmes and to this union was born 8 children, six living, 4 boys and 2 girls. Bro. Ridings professed faith in Christ and joined the Primitive Baptist Chruch at Pleasant Point and lived a faithful member. Mary Ridings, wife of David Ridings, aged 85 years, departed this life 1926.

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Grave marker shows date of birth as Oct 1832
Obit showed 1847

GRid=26404217

David married Mira Emiline Tolliver on 8 Oct 1871 in Claiborne Co, TN. Mira (daughter of William Davis Tolliver and Mary Jane Moore) was born on 17 Oct 1843 in Claiborne Co, TN; died on 6 Mar 1926 in Claiborne Co, TN; was buried in Claiborne Co, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mira, Myra, Almira, and Marie are have all been used as the first name .
The middle name of Elizabeth was only used on the death record. The name Marie may have been someone's best guess as to her name when they transcribed it

Birth:
Tombstone shows date of birth as Oct 17, 1827

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Name: Marie Elizabeth Redings
Death Date: 06 Mar 1926
Death Place: Fork Ridge, Claiborne, Tennessee
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Race or Color: White
Age: 84
Estimated Birth Year: 1842
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Birth Place: Claiborne Co, Tn
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Father: Wm. Tolwer
Father's Birth Place: Tn
Mother: Mary Moore
Mother's Birth Place: Tn
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Digital Folder Number: 4183287
Image Number: 324
Film Number: 1876712
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: cn 5318
Collection: Tennessee, Death Records, 1914-1955

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GRid=26404321

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Groom's Name: David Ridens
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Bride's Name: Elmiry Tolliver
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Marriage Date: 08 Oct 1871
Marriage Place: , Claiborne, Tennessee
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M71021-1
System Origin: Tennessee-ODM
Source Film Number: 898394
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Collection: Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950