Adron "Big A" Ridge

Adron, "Big A" Ridge of Redfield, Arkansas was born March 20, 1944 in Bigelow, Arkansas. He passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Hawkins Ridge and a daughter Marietta Cameron. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Marilyn Mitchell Ridge; father, Lowell Ridge and step-mother, Merle; three children, Vicky Summers and husband Russ, Brent McPherson and wife Lexie, Scarlett Martin and husband Don. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Clint, Corbin, Claudia, Grace, Max, Ross, Alex, Avery, Gavin and a host of nieces, and nephews. He is also survived by three sisters, and one brother, Pat and Ed Fullerton, Sandra and Robert Moore, Dale and Shirley Ridge and Dinah Adams. Adron had a career in landscaping and irrigation for over 35 years until his retirement. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with old friends, deer hunting in Prescott, Arkansas. He was an active member of East Union Baptist Church and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Paul Roberts officiating. A time of visitation will be prior to the service from 10 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Union Baptist Church, 20422 North Springlake Road, Hensley, Arkansas 72065. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan, Arkansas (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.