Stacey Lynn Ridings

Stacey married Timothy Wayne Belcher [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Billy Joe “Bill” Ridings was born on Monday, May 5, 1947, in St. Charles, Virginia, to the late James “Snook” Ridings and Bernice Parsons Ridings. He entered into his heavenly home on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the age of 74. He was a graduate of St. Charles High School. Bill was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1967 where he served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969. Most of his career was spent in the coal mining industry in which he loved, and after retirement, he continued to find great enjoyment in sharing stories from his mining days. He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. Bill loved the Lord and began and ended each day reading and studying God’s word.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Bobby Ridings. Bill is survived by the following family who loved and will miss him dearly: His wife of 36 years, Linda Ridings of the home, one daughter, Stacey Belcher (Tim) of Pennington Gap, VA. One step-son, Alan Dollins (Anita) of Mooresburg, TN; One step-daughter, Debra McGinnis (Mike) of Mooresburg, TN. Three step grand-children Samantha McGinnis, Matthew Dollins, and Jazmine Dollins. He leaves behind his devoted dog and companion, Lulu. Bill is also survived by three sisters, Barbara Tester (Charlie), Hazel Tester, and Patsy Brooks. Three brothers, Eddie (Linda) Ridings, Rick Ridings, and Wayne (Alice) Ridings; special friends Dennis Jones and Charles Coleman, as well as a host of extended family and friends.



Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 12:00 noon Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Province Funeral Home in Jonesville, VA. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday with Dennis Jones and Paul Davis, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Mulberry Gap Cemetery in Sneedville, TN. Province Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the family of Billy Joe “Bill” Ridings. We are located at 29521 Wilderness Rd. Jonesville, VA. Phone 276-346-3553

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Billy married Brenda Sue Seals [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James married Bernice Parsons on 14 Sep 1946 in Harlan Co, KY. Bernice was born on 8 Aug 1925; died on 18 Oct 2000 in Lee Co, VA; was buried in Lee Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Henderson came from his uncle "Wm Henderson Toliver"

Why the family moved to Lee Co VA?

In 1901 the Yellow Creek Coal and Lumber Company was formed with E. S. Helburn, Joe Bosworth, J. G. Fitzpatrick and A. H. Rennebaum as owners of the company. These men, known locally as "The Yellow Creek Crowd" were active and influential civic leaders for many years. Their families were close friends with their wives working together on community activities and their children often intermarried. The strength of these men and others who owned the mines kept many of the mines operating as non-union mines for years.

In 1910, mine operators in District 19 refused to sign the UMWA contract when it came up for renewal. By 1919, there was again a strike to force the recognition of the UMWA in the mines. In 1921, the UMWA called a general strike that lasted into 1922. This idled twelve to fifteen thousand miners in the area. Nonunion miners who tried to work were threatened and even fired upon. Eventually all the mines were closed.
Finally the strike was settled and miners returned to work. In 1924, District 19 broke with the UMWA and accepted a reduction in wages. Then the depression hit and times were tough for all. Times remained unsettled through the 1930’s with boom and bust years for the coal industry.

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William married Rachel Shelton about 1902 in Claiborne Co, TN. Rachel (daughter of William Martin Shelton, Sr. and Nancy Capps) was born on 15 Sep 1884 in Claiborne Co, TN; died on 15 Mar 1962 in Marion Co, IN; was buried in Lee Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rachel's sister Mittie married Wm's brother Melvin (Jack)

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