Melvin Ridgely
February 17, 1933 — August 26, 2004
Melvin Thomas Ridgely, age 71, of Sykesville, died Thursday August 26, 2004, at Gilchrist Center in Towson.
He was born February 17, 1933 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Charles Ridgely and the late Clara Thomas Ridgely.
He was a US Government Postal Letter Carrier Worker. He was a member of Johnsville Methodist Church.
He was the husband of Bessie Ramona Ridgely (nee Rosenbalm).
Melvin was the father of son from previous marriage Atallerico (Ricky) Ridgely of Columbia, MD, stepfather of Kyra Gilliam; father in law of Carol Ridgely; four Sisters, Ernestine and Doretha Blackwell, Doris Williams and Wahseeola Pajardo; three brothers, Edward, Vernon and Wendell Ridgely; three sister in laws, Delores, Louise and Rev. Doris Ridgely; two brother in laws, James O. Blackwell, Sr., and John Williams; Seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also survived by life long friend Grafton Brown, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Johnsville Methodist Church, 1124 Johnsville Road, Eldersburg, MD on Wednesday Sept. 1, 2004 from 6-8 PM, and Thursday family hour from 10:30-11:00AM at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home.
Home Going Service will be at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Thurs. September 2, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. with the Rev. Doris Ridgely officiating
Interment will be in Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery.
Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.
He was born February 17, 1933 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Charles Ridgely and the late Clara Thomas Ridgely.
He was a US Government Postal Letter Carrier Worker. He was a member of Johnsville Methodist Church.
He was the husband of Bessie Ramona Ridgely (nee Rosenbalm).
Melvin was the father of son from previous marriage Atallerico (Ricky) Ridgely of Columbia, MD, stepfather of Kyra Gilliam; father in law of Carol Ridgely; four Sisters, Ernestine and Doretha Blackwell, Doris Williams and Wahseeola Pajardo; three brothers, Edward, Vernon and Wendell Ridgely; three sister in laws, Delores, Louise and Rev. Doris Ridgely; two brother in laws, James O. Blackwell, Sr., and John Williams; Seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also survived by life long friend Grafton Brown, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Johnsville Methodist Church, 1124 Johnsville Road, Eldersburg, MD on Wednesday Sept. 1, 2004 from 6-8 PM, and Thursday family hour from 10:30-11:00AM at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home.
Home Going Service will be at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Thurs. September 2, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. with the Rev. Doris Ridgely officiating
Interment will be in Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery.
Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.
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