Joseph proudly served his county in WWII, earning five bronze stars for his service in Northern France, Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy and the Rhineland.
Visitation for Mr. Ridings will be held on Thursday December 1, 2011 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral service at 10:30 AM. Interment will take place at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri for a 2:30 PM service with full military honors. (Please meet at the cemetery administration building at 2:15pm). Arrangements under the direction of Alexander-White-Mullen Funeral Home, Saint Ann, MO.