Wendell Duane Ridgway Obituary
In loving memory of Wendell Duane Ridgway of Amarillo, Texas, born in Pampa, Texas, who departed this world on October 31, 2024 at the age of 82. Wendell Duane leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Wendell Duane departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Wendell Duane may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Wendell Duane leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William "Bill" Ridgway and Edna Ridgway. He is survived by: his wife Elnita Ridgway; and his children, Jim Ridgway (LaNita), Dave Ridgway (Tennille) and Sherri Morrison. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, November 5th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home (1020 Tascosa Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124).
Remembrances can be made through contributions to Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home or Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) in honor of veterans affected by agent orange.