Melvin Horton Ridley Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin Horton Ridley Sr. of Odessa, Florida, born in Nashville, Tennessee, who passed away on June 25, 2025 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin Horton Ridley Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Nubia and Morris Ridley; and his son Wayne Ridley. He is survived by: his wife Dorothy Ridley; his children, Melvin Ridley II (Torya) and Adrianne Payne (Thomas); and his grandchildren, Matthew, Nicholas, Melvin III, Josslyn, Jayden, Olivia and Xavier.
Anyone wishing to donate in honor of Melvin can do so to St Mark's Episcopal Church located at 13312 Cain Rd, Tampa, FL 33625.
