James Ridgway obituary: James Ridgway's Obituary, Columbus

In Memory Of
James William "Jim" Ridgway
1942 - 2018

Obituary photo of James Ridgway, Columbus-OH
Obituary photo of James Ridgway, Columbus-OH

In Memory Of
James William "Jim" Ridgway
1942 - 2018

James "Jim" William Ridgway, 75, of Westerville, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018.

Jim was born July 28, 1942 to Russell and Ruby (Smith) Ridgway.

Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force where he retired as a reservist. He was a member of the Historical Aircraft Squadron in Carroll, Ohio. Jim retired from Lucent Technologies after many years of service.

He was married to Kathy (Manship) for 47 years.

Jim will be deeply missed by his wife; children Alicia (Randy) Hughes, Russell Ridgway (Erica Diamond); grandsons Michael (Lexi) Thompson, Cody (Brittany) Thompson and Chase Hughes; brothers Charles (Jessie), Bob, David and Fred; sister Diana (Harry) Keen.

Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother Jack and sister Helen Pierson.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Historical Aircraft Squadron at 3266 Old Columbus Road, Carroll, OH 43112.
James "Jim" William Ridgway, 75, of Westerville, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018.

Jim was born July 28, 1942 to Russell and Ruby (Smith) Ridgway.

Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force where he retired as a reservist. He was a member of the Historical Aircraft Squadron in Carroll, Ohio. Jim retired from Lucent Technologies after many years of service.

He was married to Kathy (Manship) for 47 years.

Jim will be deeply missed by his wife; children Alicia (Randy) Hughes, Russell Ridgway (Erica Diamond); grandsons Michael (Lexi) Thompson, Cody (Brittany) Thompson and Chase Hughes; brothers Charles (Jessie), Bob, David and Fred; sister Diana (Harry) Keen.

Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother Jack and sister Helen Pierson.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Historical Aircraft Squadron at 3266 Old Columbus Road, Carroll, OH 43112.

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