Born in Abbeville County, he was a son of the late Lewis H. and Mae Gambrell Ridge. He was a member of Honea Path First Baptist Church, was retired from Wells Aluminum, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Mr. Ridge is survived by two daughters: Kimberly R. Good (Larry) and Lisa R. Butler (Mike); three grandchildren: Edwin Good (Lacey), Daniel Good, and Elyse Butler; and one sister: Frances Wolfe of Greenwood.
He was preceded in death by four brothers: Joe, Roy, Bob, and John Ridge; and five sisters: Carrie Finley, Ruth Campbell, Ruby Young, Elizabeth Ridge, and Gladys Black.
Private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Broadmouth Baptist Church’s Cemetery Fund: 543 Broadmouth Church Rd., Honea Path, SC 29654. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com
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