Ralph Donald Ridgeway

Ralph Donald Ridgeway, 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 19, 2022. He was born on June 23, 1937 to the late Walter Ralph Ridgeway and Inia Early Ridgeway. Ralph enjoyed fishing and working on cars and boats. He was a jack of all trades and very talented with his hands. One of his greatest accomplishments was being a HAM radio operators. He was known on the radio to many as “BT” and “Snake Eye.” Ralph was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his three brothers Lemuel Ridgeway, Ronnie Ridgeway, and Jimmy Ridgeway; sisters Beatrice “B” Bates.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Gussie Ridgeway; daughter Donna Allen and her husband Tony and their children: Pvt. Austin Allen and Ashley Allen; sister in law Helen Ridgeway.
Ralph leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.
A celebration of his life will be held at 3pm on Friday April 22, 2022 at the Cleveland chapel of Companion Funeral Home with visitation prior from 1-3pm.
He will be laid to rest at Benton Memorial Gardens. You are invited to share a personal memory of Ralph or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfu nerals.com.