Charles Armstrong Ridgway Jr.
September 29, 1934 ~ January 25, 2022
Charles Armstrong Ridgway Jr., 87 of Jefferson City passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
He was born September 29, 1934 in Charleston, SC the son of the late Charles Ridgway Sr. and Letha Knight Ridgway. Charles grew up in Charleston and graduated from Chicora High School. He then joined the U.S. Navy where he served his country with courage, distinction and honor for eight years. Charles served as a Fire Control Technician during the Korean War. After the military he worked at the Charleston Naval Shipyard as an Electronics Mechanic for twenty nine years.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Hardee Gilmore Ridgway of Jefferson City, two daughters, Dolly (Alan) Christensen of Jefferson City, Robin (Jeff) Roberts of Wentzville, two sons, David (Lisa) Gilmore and Miles (Karen) Gilmore both of Charleston, fifteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and one brother, Merrill Ridgway of Charleston. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard and sister, Hazel Cone.
Visitation will be Monday, January 31, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Jefferson City with funeral services beginning at 3:00 p.m. Officiating will be Isaac Williams.
Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.
Memorials may be directed to Turkey Hill Ranch Bible Camp, 13489 Maries Rd. 301, Vienna, MO 65582.
Those wishing to send condolences may do so at www.dulletrimble.com.
He was born September 29, 1934 in Charleston, SC the son of the late Charles Ridgway Sr. and Letha Knight Ridgway. Charles grew up in Charleston and graduated from Chicora High School. He then joined the U.S. Navy where he served his country with courage, distinction and honor for eight years. Charles served as a Fire Control Technician during the Korean War. After the military he worked at the Charleston Naval Shipyard as an Electronics Mechanic for twenty nine years.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Hardee Gilmore Ridgway of Jefferson City, two daughters, Dolly (Alan) Christensen of Jefferson City, Robin (Jeff) Roberts of Wentzville, two sons, David (Lisa) Gilmore and Miles (Karen) Gilmore both of Charleston, fifteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and one brother, Merrill Ridgway of Charleston. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard and sister, Hazel Cone.
Visitation will be Monday, January 31, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Jefferson City with funeral services beginning at 3:00 p.m. Officiating will be Isaac Williams.
Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.
Memorials may be directed to Turkey Hill Ranch Bible Camp, 13489 Maries Rd. 301, Vienna, MO 65582.
Those wishing to send condolences may do so at www.dulletrimble.com.
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Thank you for showing me the perfect example of a loving, Godly Father. Thank you for moulding my childhood to follow Gods path. Cherished memories.
My Dad Charles A Ridgway was the Best Dad that anyone could ever wish for. He was the most Godley man I had ever seen. He was genuinely a loving Father and Loved my mother Mildred and his children Dolly David Miles and Robin. He was truly an example of how to live a good Christian life. I loved him and will miss him. But we all can see him again in Heaven. Except the lord Jesus Christ ߙ and join us in Heaven again one day. Love you Dad. David Gilmore
Dear Ridgeway/Gilmore family: Our hearts are sorrowful for you in your loss but we are joyful your dad joined Jesus in Heaven! If you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior you will see Charlie one sweet day! Charlie was a strong, loving, kind, sweet Christian man and just being around him was a calming, loving experience. I will always be thankful God brought Charlie and Aunt Mildred together at Holmes Avenue Baptist Church. He was a wonderful husband and father. We love all of you and will keep you in our prayers. Ann & Jack Lee
Aunt Mildred and family we love you and keeping you in our prayers. Wish we could be there with you.
Dearest Mildred, Dolly, David, Miles, Robin and family-Was so very sad to hear that Charles passed away but am rejoicing that he has a new and far superior form he is occupying now and is in Heaven with Jesus! After all these years he’s been teaching and preaching the Word of God and now he is experiencing Heaven! John 14:1-3 (KJV)- “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”. I love each of you and am praying for ya’ll. Tammy Reynolds Tucker
Dear Aunt Mildred, Robin, Dolly, David, Miles and grands, I want you to know I’m thinking about you and praying for comfort for all of you. Uncle Charlie will always hold a special place in my heart. Kind and gentle, he was the epitome of a devoted christian. I am so thankful for all the times I was able to “tag along” to church with my cousin Robin and I’ll cherish every memory I had spending weekends together. I know Heaven is a more beautiful place because of his presence. Sending love to all, Charlotte Vetter
The Lee Family: Mary, Donna, Danny and Marty thought the world of you Uncle Charlie! Eternity with our Lord in heaven is the destination we all want.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Wish we could be there to celebrate the life of this beautiful soul, Charlie A. Ridgway, Jr.
Dear Mildred and Family. Praying for comfort at this difficult time. Charlie, Jr. was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and uncle.
With our deepest sympathy, Pastor Jonathan Cresswell and Friends of Northside Baptist Church. 7800 Northside Drive, N. Charleston, SC 29410
Mildred and family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I enjoyed the time I got to know you when you lived at Chapel Hill, you both were so sweet. Keeping you in my prayers ߙϰߏ¼
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To David & the Ridgway family, God be with you, as you are in our hearts.
There’s not enough room on this page to express a lifetime of love and respect that I’ve had for my big brother, Charlie. He taught me how to ride a bike and how to fix it when it was broken. I think his first experience with electronics was when him and a buddy ran a tin can string telephone from our house to theirs. Our mothers just happened to be in each other’s bedrooms when my mother picked up the can and spoke into it and said, “Hello”. Mrs. Merchant heard the voice coming out of the can and it scared the stuffings out of her. She wasn’t aware of this high tech contraption, because at the time none of us had a telephone in our homes. Until we meet again, Rest In Peace my brother, that you so richly deserve. Love Always, Merrill
Dear Ridgeway/Gilmore family, We are so sorry for your loss, but we rejoice with you knowing he was called home to be with his Lord and Savior. Keeping you all in our prayers during this difficult time! With Sympathy, Graham & Betty Hallman, Victor & Cathy Buskirk, and Doug & Brenda Barnett. North Charleston, SC
With deepest sympathy,, Graham & Betty Hallman, Victor & Cathy Buskirk, and Doug & Brenda Barnett
Words can’t describe how sorry we are for your loss. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
There is not enough room on this page to express a lifetime of love and respect that I’ve had for my big brother, Charlie. He taught me how to ride a bike and how to fix it when it was broken. I think his first experience with electronics was when he and a buddy ran a tin can string telephone from our house to theirs. Our mothers just so happened to be in their boy’s rooms at the exact same time when my mother picked up the can and said, “Hello”. Mrs. Merchant heard the voice coming out of the can and it scared the stuffing out of her! She wasn’t aware of this high-tech contraption because at the time, none of us had a telephone in our home. Until we meet again, my brother, Rest in Peace that you so richly deserve.
Love Always, Merrill
Mr. Ridgway was a very special Man of God . He will be missed by all his family and friends . But we know he is in heaven rejoicing with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ . Lisa Gilmore and Family
Thinking of you and sending our love.
Love my Grandaddy Ridgway very much, he will be missed. He was a true example of what it means to be a good man, and live through God.
We are thinking of your family during this hard time.