UNION, WV --- Charles Bernard Ridgeway, age 90, of Union, WV passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea, WV. Born September 5, 1927 at Fort Springs, WV he was the son of the late George Holly and Mary Jane Hutchison Ridgeway. Charles was preceded in death by four brothers; Earl Holly, Carl Leonard, George Herman, and Robert Lee; one sister, Ethel Marie. Charles was known to be a hard worker all his life. He began working for the railroad soon after high school. Shortly following his marriage to Catherine, he worked several years for the West Virginia Division of Forestry. He later worked on the West Virginia Turnpike and also helped on the Sutton Dam. Charles and his wife owned and operated the Wagon Wheel Motel in Morristown, TN for 10 years. Charles was a cement mason and cattle farmer. He was of the Methodist Faith.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Catherine Marie Price Ridgeway of Union, WV; six sons, Charles L. Ridgeway and wife Susan of Union, WV, Chester B. Ridgeway and wife Sue of Alderson, WV, George L. Ridgeway and wife Jan of Tome, New Mexico, Rick L. Ridgeway and wife Patricia of Union, WV, Jeff Ridgeway and wife Kim of Pickaway, WV, and James R. Ridgeway and wife Kerrie of Union, WV; one daughter, Shelby J. Dennis and husband Bob of Union, WV; two sisters, Mary J. Persinger of Organ Cave, WV and Nancy Morgan of Ronceverte, WV; many loving grandchildren, many precious great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Friends may call Friday, May 25, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Groves-Mann Funeral Home in Union, WV. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Groves-Mann Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Prater officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Union, WV. Family will serve as Pallbearers. Those wishing to send the Ridgeway Family online condolences or sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.groves-mann.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in memory of Charles to the Peyton Hospice House 1265 Mapleweood Ave. Lewisburg, WV 24901.  Groves-Mann Funeral Home in Union, WV is serving the Ridgeway Family.