Robert Henry Ridgway, age 89, a longtime resident of Colleyville, TX, passed away December 31, 2020. He was born December 27, 1931 to Madeline Clyde (Latson) Ridgway and Robert William Ridgway in Dallas, Texas. Robert was a self-employed electrical engineer by trade, using those skills in operating and repairing sophisticated fishing equipment for his clients. This business afforded him the opportunity to travel with fishing expeditions to such places as Alaska, Mexico and Brazil to name a few. He loved to snow ski. Skiing late into his senior years. He also loved his canine friends. Enjoying the companionship of his dogs throughout his life. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Neva; he is survived by his daughters, Donna Smith and her husband Kelly of Euless, Gwen Dangerman and husband Dagon of Bedford; sons, Michael Ridgway and his wife Leslie of Bedford, Greg Ridgway and significant Michele of Roanoke, Marc Green and wife Tracey of Aubrey; brother, Gerald Ridgway and wife Bev of Flower Mound; 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; and special family friend, Melody Doucet. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. If desired, donations in can be made in Robert's name to the SPCA or Alzheimer's Association
SERVICES
Graveside Service
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
12:00 PM
Oak Grove Memorial Gardens
1413 E. Irving Blvd.
Irving, TX 75060