William Ervin "Billy" Ridgeway, Jr., 57, died Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Tuomey Healthcare System.
Born July 22, 1957, in Manning, he was a son of Adela Virginia Gladden Ridgeway and the late William Ervin Ridgeway, Sr. He was a painter and he was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his mother of Manning; four sisters, June Ard, Sandra Ridgeway, Pinky Justice (Ken), all of Manning and Linda Thames (Sparky) of Sumter; and a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 26, 2014, in the Manning Cemetery with Rev. David Carlson officiating.
Pallbearers will be Joey Ard, Michael Ard, Jamie Ridgeway, Jeremy Ridgeway, Mac Bagnal and Kenneth Justice, Jr.
Visitation will be from 2 - 3 p.m. Sunday at Stephens Funeral Home and at other times at the home of his sister, June Ard, 609 Pine Court, Manning.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Stephens Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org
