Clarence Ridgley
Clarence Ridgley, 83, peacefully passed away at home in Sun City Center with his wife, Virginia, by his side, March 6, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Dorothy Ridgley, and his brother, Harold Donald Ridgley. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Ridgley; son, Brent Ridgley (Jeannie); daughter, Christine (Noah) Rust; grandchildren, Jerel and Jeremy Ridgley, Ethan and Reagan Rust; and many loving nieces and nephews.
After serving in the Army, Clarence and Virginia settled in their hometown, Pontiac, Mich. Clarence worked for GM Truck and Coach and happily retired after 30 years. He and Virginia enjoyed many years traveling in the US and Canada in their RV, spending many winters in Palmetto, Fla., at the Winterset RV Resort. Eventually, they moved permanently to Sun City Center in 2013.
Clarence loved classic cars and enjoyed driving them Dream Cruise in Michigan down Woodward Ave. He enjoyed the beach, biking, reading, fishing, movies, shuffling, musical concerts and theatre, and building decks. They spent many Wednesdays listening to The Sun City Center Pickers. He was a member of Sun City Center United Methodist Church and enjoyed participating in the Breakaway Group. He was a really good man, terrific father, great friend with an awesome sense of humor and will be dearly missed by family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m. with a luncheon in the Atrium Building Florida Room in the Sun City Center Club House. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to SCCUMC Breakaway, Good Samaritan or charity of your choice.
After serving in the Army, Clarence and Virginia settled in their hometown, Pontiac, Mich. Clarence worked for GM Truck and Coach and happily retired after 30 years. He and Virginia enjoyed many years traveling in the US and Canada in their RV, spending many winters in Palmetto, Fla., at the Winterset RV Resort. Eventually, they moved permanently to Sun City Center in 2013.
Clarence loved classic cars and enjoyed driving them Dream Cruise in Michigan down Woodward Ave. He enjoyed the beach, biking, reading, fishing, movies, shuffling, musical concerts and theatre, and building decks. They spent many Wednesdays listening to The Sun City Center Pickers. He was a member of Sun City Center United Methodist Church and enjoyed participating in the Breakaway Group. He was a really good man, terrific father, great friend with an awesome sense of humor and will be dearly missed by family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m. with a luncheon in the Atrium Building Florida Room in the Sun City Center Club House. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to SCCUMC Breakaway, Good Samaritan or charity of your choice.