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Edward Theodore Ridings

1935 - 2023  (88 years)

• Name	Edward Theodore Ridings
  Birth	28 Mar 1935	Laurel Co, KY
  	cert 25-12422
  Gender	Male
  Death	4 Aug 2023	Laurel Co, KY
  	Edward “Ted” Ridings was born March 28, 1935 in Laurel County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Virgil O. Ridings and Bertha Wilkerson Ridings. He was united in marriage to Billie Anne Shomaker Ridings who survives of London, Kentucky. He is also survived by his son Gary Ridings, of London; one great-granddaughter, Lillianne Ridings; plus a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his three siblings, Virgil Ridings, Jr., Naomi Elgene Ridings, and Willette Kennedy. Ted was a Shriner and a member of the McKee Masonic Lodge for over 60 years, where he served as a former Master. He retired from Kern’s Bakery after 49 years. He was an avid gardener and a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he also served as an usher for 40 years. Edward “Ted” Ridings departed this life Friday, August 4, 2023 being 88 years, 4 months and 7 days of age. The funeral service for Edward “Ted” Ridings will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Bowling Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Sean Ryan officiating. Burial will follow in A.R. Dyche Memorial Park. The family of Edward “Ted” Ridings will receive friends at Bowling Funeral Home Monday beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour of 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, 301 W Fifth Street, London, KY 40741. Pallbearers: Mike Burkhart, Jody Albright, Bart Binder, Alivn Hughes, Anthony Allen, Scott Ward and Jeff Baxter. Honorary Pallbearers: Jack Binder, Eldon Robbins, Bobby O’Neal and Jonathan Burkhart.
  Burial	Laurel Co, KY
  	FindAGrave Memorial 257345560
  Person ID	I1508	RidingsHale
  Last Modified	13 Aug 2023

  
  

  Father	Virgil O Ridings,   b. 14 Sep 1904, KY d. 6 Mar 1995, KY (Age 90 years)
  Mother	Bertha Wilkerson,   b. 7 Oct 1905   d. 10 Dec 1988, Fayette Co, KY (Age 83 years)
  Marriage	26 Aug 1927	Pulaski Co, KY
  Family ID	F465	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Billie Ann Shoemaker
  Children	1. Gray Ridings
  Family ID	F472	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	20 Nov 2024

  
  

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