He was born in Chester County son of the late James and Lillie Ellen Wallace Ridley. He was married to Maxine Matenia, who survives. Mr. Ridley farmed and drove a truck for Well Lassiter and later Turner Dairy. He is survived by four daughters, Janet Terrell of Jackson Tennessee, Ellen Dodd (Robert) of Trenton Tennessee, Ruth Carr (Mark) of Pinson Tennessee, and Susan Mullins (Jimmy) of Jackson Tennessee five grandsons, one Step granddaughter, two great grandsons, one great grandaughter, and a sister Annie Laurie Cain.