Donald Ridlehoover

Mr. Ridlehoover passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 at MD Anderson in Houston. He was born to John Henry and Ida Jewel Thomas Ridlehoover on September 14, 1943 in Fort Worth. Don married Janice Ford on December 15, 1967 in Johnson County. He has been a faithful member of Field Street Baptist Church since 1986 where he has served as the coordinator of adult missions for over 15 years. Don retired as a Fire Captain with the Fort Worth Fire Department in 1997 with 32 years of service. He was a man with the gift of bringing laughter to any room he entered and was known for his prankster antics. Forever the optimist, Don was an encourager to many and had a servant’s heart. He was fun loving and shared his joy with the countless youth that he impacted throughout the years as a sponsor for band and church functions. Many have said he was the dad that everyone wished for. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed carpentry, traveling, camping and fishing especially in Colorado with those he loved. His love of life and laughter will be missed greatly by those who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sister, William, Harold, Wayne, Thomas, and Evelyn Ridlehoover.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Janice Ridlehoover; children, Kevin Ridlehoover, Jill Jackson and husband, James, Jody Ridlehoover and wife, Jen, and Kara Caldwell and husband, Randy; 9 grandchildren, Ashley, Luke, Hope, Levi, Daniel, Grant, Caden, Carinna, and Cooper; sister, Ruby Dane; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation

Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home
512 North Ridgeway Dr.
Cleburne, TX 76033
Wednesday, January 01, 2014
6:00-8:00 P.M.
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Service

Field St. Baptist Church
201 N. Field St.
Cleburne, TX 76033
Thursday, January 02, 2014
2:00 P.M.
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Interment

Rosehill Cemetery
FM 4 and FM 3136
Cleburne , TX 76031
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