Memorials may be made to the Children's Home of Paragould, Arkansas. Gordon was the beloved son of the late Samuel O. and Violet Ridgeway; loving husband of Lucille Ridgeway (nee: Risner); devoted father of Charlotte (Larry) Traner, Nancy (Ken) Hedges and Carol (Bruce) Van Hook; cherished grandfather of Amy (Jay) Arnett, Glenn Traner, Cale Hedges, Garrett Hedges, Julie Van Hook, Jack Van Hook, Brittany Van Hook and Brice Van Hook; dear brother of Beverley (Darlene) Ridgeway, Elnora Edwards and Don (Faye) Ridgeway; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and in-laws. Mr. Ridgeway served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 and was a member of West End Church of Christ. He worked for McDonnell Douglas of St. Louis for forty years.