Ridge, John “J.R.”

John “J.R.” Ridge, age 48, of Hawthorn Woods, formerly of Greenview, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at his residence.

Survived by: Wife – Marla

Two Sons – Rick at State College in Pennsylvania Kirk of Tucson, AZ Three Sisters – Sharon (Jim) Millburg of Chatham

Shelley (Del) Jones of Palm Springs, CA

Lesley (Andrew) Arnold of Auburn Mother – Jenine Ridge of Auburn

Several Nieces & Nephews

Mr. Ridge was born March 6, 1959 in Springfield, the son of Phillip and Jenine Stone Ridge. John was preceded in death by his father in 1988.

He married Marla Jean Nares in 1994.

John attended and graduated from Greenview High School in 1977, where he was very active in sports, including; basketball, baseball and golf.

He worked for CUNA Mutual Group for 17 years and most recently worked for Baxter Credit Union for 3 years.

John loved life and said “Life is not worth living without your family and friends”. His passions in life were the Chicago Cubs, Illini Basketball & Music. His love of music lead him to meet many musicians and he never passed up a chance to go to a concert. He could name any tune in one beat.

Visitation will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home where friends may call from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the Athens Christian Church.

Burial at Fancy Creek Cemetery near Sherman

Memorials can be made to the Greenview Volunteer Fire Department