John Fredrick Ridenour, 85, of Clinton, Missouri went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2023, after a short illness.
John was born to Pearl (VonCannon) and Clay Ridenour on May 23, 1938 in Clinton, where he lived throughout his life. He attended Rosehill grade school and graduated from Calhoun High School.
On September 15, 1971, he married Sue Lewis. They had 43 wonderful years together before her passing in October 2014.
He worked at various jobs over the years, starting at the Windsor shoe factory. Later he worked at Riffles Greenhouse and Sluggers gas station. He also spent many years farming with his dad, and eventually farmed for himself along with owning rental property.
John is survived by his brother Led (Billie) Ridenour, Brother-in-law Harold Brown, sister-in-law Jane (Richard) Holt, brother-in-law Jim (Barb) Lewis, Brother-in-law Bill (Sharon) Lewis, sister-in-law Bonnie Lewis, and many nieces and nephews, all who loved him dearly.
He is preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents, his parents Clay and Pearl Ridenour, his wife Sue Lewis, sisters Dorothy Mae Kruse, Martha Brown, Sharon Sprouse, brother Mike and one infant brother.
Funeral services were held July 5, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with Rev. Jenny Wilson officiating. Special music included “Wind Beneath My WIngs, Old Rugged Cross and Amazing Grace.” Kevin Dotson, Chris Rikard, Jim Lewis, Jess Keithley, Dominic Fortner and Danny Lewis were casket bearers. Interment followed in Vansant Road Cemetery, Clinton, MO.
Services were under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, MO.
