He was a native of Athens, GA, he was the son of Charles Edward Ridenhour and Virginia Shaw Ridenhour. He attended the University of West Georgia.
He spent his early life in food service for ARA in Memphis and Jackson, then was employed with Lowe's in Jackson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles E. Ridenhour.
Survivors include his brother, Mike Ridenhour (Gail) of Mobile, AL; niece, Elizabeth R. Parker (Heath), and their children, Hudson and Grace Ann Parker; nephews, Chris Ridenhour (Lisa) and their child, Davis, Paul Ridenhour, and David Ridenhour; he is also survived by his sister in law, Noi Ridenhour.
Cryptside services will be conducted on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Highland Memorial Gardens.