Elmer Tyrone Ridley Obituary (1947 - 2015)

Elmer Tyrone Ridley, departed this life peacefully in his home on March 22, 2015, at the age of 67. Tyrone was born on July 9, 1947, in Severn, N.C., to the late George E. and Theresa R. Ridley. Tyrone is survived by his children, Craig Ridley (Tiffany), Shanita Brackett, Lance Ridley and Yolanda Thompson; four grandchildren, Nieko Ridley, Chase Ridley, Camden Ridley and Kayla Brackett; three brothers, Emmett "Loynell" Ridley (Bernice), Winfred Ridley (Gertrude), and Andre Ridley (Veronica); one uncle, McCoy Ricks; two nephews and five nieces and three great-nephews, a host of other relatives and friends; and former, loving spouses, Delores Branch and Avis Ridley. He attended Richmond Public Schools, graduating from Armstrong High School in 1965, and then attended Virginia Union University. E.T., as some affectionately called him, retired from Richfood Distributors (now Supervalue, Inc.) in 2004. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Swansboro Baptist Church, 3801 Midlothian Tnpk., Richmond, Va. 23224. Pastor Aamon R. Miller will preside over the service. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., Richmond, Va. 23224, where a public viewing will be held Friday March 27, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. In honor of Elmer's life and his nine-year fight against pancreatic cancer, the family has organized a team, "Team Ty" to participate in this year's Purple Stride 5K in Washington, D.C. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to http://purplestride.kintera.org/dc/craigridley. The family will receive family and friends at 13607 Fox Chase Terrace, Midlothian, Va. 23112 on Friday, March 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. The family would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Pablo Gonzales, JW Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital and staff, Heartland Hospice Care and Mary LaVerne Field, for their efforts, care and dedication.