Lee Wayne Ridings, 80, of Louisville, passed away May 14, 2026. He was born January 31, 1946, to the late Noble Lee and Thelma Marie Ridings. Lee was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the 101st Airborne Division. He obtained his BA from the University of Kentucky. He achieved torchbearer status at Sysco Foods during his successful marketing career. He was a devoted Christian, husband, and father.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 58 years, Constance Ridings; his children, Jessica Whitmer (Scott), Andrea Liberty, and Brian Ridings. He will be greatly missed by his seven precious grandchildren, Robert, Ava, Ella, and Graham Liberty, and Ethan, Andrew, and Caleb Whitmer.
A service to honor Lee will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40218, with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10-2 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
