Jack Quincy Ridinger

Born August 26, 1971, in Gainesville, Texas. He was the son of Jack and Sharon Ridinger, Jack attended schools in Flower Mound, Texas. He graduated from Marcus High School and from Stephen F. Austin University with a degree in Forestry. Jack enjoyed camping, hunting, coaching softball, and fishing with his family and friends. Also, he loved being on the softball field with his softball girls. He worked for Loutre Land and Timber, spending even his work hours in the forests he loved.

Jack was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pauline Garner and Albert Hoelker of Gainesville, Texas, and his paternal grandfather, P.E. Ridinger of Lewisville, Texas.

Jack is survived by his daughter Caroline Ridinger of El Dorado, his parents, Jack and Sharon Ridinger; his sister, Kristi Tisdale and her husband, William; his niece, Miranda; and his paternal grandmother, Frances Ridinger of Flower Mound, Texas; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins in Texas, California, and Georgia.

Also missing Jack will be his El Dorado family, including his former wife, Kerri Arnold Ridinger; her parents, Rick and Vicki Arnold; brother-in-law, Greg Arnold; aunts and uncles, Rita and Dean Little, Diana and Stan Post, and Dee and Nelson Post; and cousins, Seth and Megan Post; as well as many friends and co-workers.

Services will be held Friday, March 9, 2012, 2:00 P.M., at Young’s Funeral Chapel, with Brother Gerald Perry officiating. Burial will be at Flower Mound Cemetery in Flower Mound, Texas, on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 8, 2012, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.

The family will be at 716 Bodenhamer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Miracle League of South Arkansas, P. O. Box 10723, El Dorado, Arkansas, 71730.