James L Ridley Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 31, 2025 in Newberry, Florida

James L Ridley Jr.

November 18, 1944 - October 31, 2025 (80 years old)

Newberry, Florida

James L Ridley Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 31, 2025 in Newberry, Florida

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Forest Meadows Funeral Home

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James L Ridley Jr.

November 18, 1944 - October 31, 2025 (80 years old)

Newberry, Florida

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James L Ridley Jr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on October 31, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James L Ridley Jr. (Newberry, Florida). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James L. Ridley, Sr. and Katherine Ridley; and his sisters, Thea Carico and Beverly DeFord. He is survived by: his wife Susan "Fran" Ridley; his sons, Jeffrey (Amy), Bryan and Matthew (Erinn); his stepchildren, Aimee Fipps (Rob) and Adam McLeod (Kim); and his grandchildren, Rachel, Lauren, Luke, Cameron, Reagan, Brennan, Evan, Bailey (Chris), Jacob (Haley), Brooke and Lacy. He is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to one of four charities Larry supported during his life: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Wounded Warriors Project, or Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Meadows Funeral Home



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St. Joseph's Episcopal Church
16921 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669

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Nov 12

Graveside service

Forest Meadows Cemetery - Central
4100 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606

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