Lester A McCulley

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GRid=41876697

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Ben Andrew Hickman, age 86 of Middlesboro, Ky. Died at MARH on Sunday December 4th, 2016 at 11:00 am. Those that precede him in death, father Charles Albert Hickman, Mother Essie Maude Estep Hickman, brothers Harry & Jerry Hickman, sisters Diane Haley, Helen Haley, Shirley Stone, father-in-law Lester McCulley, Mother-in-law Mildred Ridings McCulley Hampton, brother-in-law Lester McCulley.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty June McCulley, one daughter Vicki (Virgil Jr.) Emmett, two sons, Chris (Cathy) Hickman, Benny (Amber) Hickman. Grandchildren Justin (Jennifer) Emmett, Adam (Amber) Emmett, Leslie (Ralph) Emmett, Emily (Josh) Ayers, William Hickman, Christine Hickman, Benjamin (Amy) Hickman, Megan Hickman. Great Grandchildren Keylee, Amelia, Ty Emmett, Victoria Haley, Amirah Emmett, Kaprice Rogers, Suzie Rich, Brodie Lee, Baylee Hickman, Step Grandchildren- Taylyn, Peyton Ayers, Tori, Aubrey Fuson. Two sisters Margaret Perry, Pat Hickman of Louisville, Ky. Two sister in laws Shirley (Monroe) Pickett of Ashland, Ky, Linda (Johnny) Essary of Middlesboro, Ky. Many cousins, nieces & nephews and friends.

He was member of Binghamtown Baptist Church. Mayor of Middlesboro for 17 years he worked hard for his city. He owned and operated Hickman Building Supplies 58 years. He developed the South Woods in Middlesboro and Woodland Hills in Pineville. He was President of Ferndale Apartments. Ben served in the Korean War: 1st Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines where he earned many medals including: A Bronze Star with Combat V attachment for Valor in Combat, three purple hearts, National Defense Service Medal, Wharang Medal by South Korea, United Nations Service Medal, as well as the Korean War Service Medal. Semper Fi!

He was a man that knew, all he had belonged to God. He always smiled and pointed up to the heavens saying “He has really blessed me!”. He loved God, he loved his family who he took care of, he loved his city and he served his country. He was a man with a big heart he has helped so many people and gave so much back. He will be loved forever and sadly missed by many. There will never be anyone like him…..

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2016, at the Binghamtown Baptist Church with Dr. William Boyd Bingham officiating.

Entombment services will follow in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be his grandsons Benjamin, William Hickman, Justin, Adam Emmett, Allan Perry, Todd Haley, & Mark Stone. Honorary Pallbearers Ronald Reece, Billy Jones, Charles Sharpe, Ancil Redmond & Employees of Hickman Building Supplies.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at the Binghamtown Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Binghamtown Baptist church, and Gateway Christian School. Donate to any person in need or any family member in need, just as Ben would have done.

Online condolences and guestbook are available at www.creechfh.com.
Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro, is in charge of all arrangements.

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GRid=13376626

Lester married Mildred Ridings on 18 Feb 1933 in Bell Co, KY. Mildred (daughter of Andrew Johnson Ridings and Dora Jane Hopper) was born on 20 Jul 1917 in Claiborne Co, TN; died on 8 Sep 1993 in KY; was buried in Claiborne Co, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRid=13376634

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

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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