Succumbed to peritoneum and liver cancer on Thursday, April 18 @12:15 a.m. in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Survived by:
Wife Gloria Ridgway
Children: (oldest to youngest)
Daughter Melissa and Chad Patai of Las Vegas NV, Son Dennis and Angela Risinger of Greenway, AR, Daughter Amy and Pete Salazar of Las Vegas NV, Son Earl Ridgway Jr. of Burlington, VT, and Daughter Crystal and Donovan Bennett of West Monroe, LA.
Grandchildren:
Trevor and Kylie, Gabriel, Savannah, and Landon, Ryan, Nate, and Abby, and Brodie and Tristan
Sibling:
Kathy Ridgway Maffei of WY
Predeceased by:
Parents Leonard and Glenella Ridgway
Brothers: Ronnie and Denny Ridgway
Sister: Janet Ridgway Huster
Backstory:
Born and raised in East St. Louis, Illinois, Earl was the middle child with 4 siblings, two brothers and two sisters. Earl was a lifelong STL Cardinals fan, and he aspired to be a baseball player when he grew up, most often playing the position of pitcher when playing amongst his friends. In later years, he became an avid golf enthusiast, playing himself in addition to following as a fan of the sport.
He worked for General Motors for 43 years before finally retiring in 2012. His work ethic was beyond admirable, as he rarely took any time off for himself. He worked hard, day in and day out for the “American Dream” that every man hopes to capture in a lifetime for his family. He was adored by all of his friends and family, known predominantly for his loyal nature and quiet stoicism. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Saints, he knew his Heavenly Father was waiting for him to come home and to give him the peace he so much deserved. We love you and will miss you dearly Earl.
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