William “Billy” Fowler Ridley

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William “Billy” Fowler Ridley, 55, a self-employed carpenter and resident of Columbia, died Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Columbia.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Greg Daimwood officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be made to Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc., PO Box 111180 Nashville, TN 37222-1180.  Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Born April 11, 1968 in Columbia, TN., he is the son of Larry “Pete” W. Ridley and Patricia Estes Ridley. Billy was a member of the Church Of Christ.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Joseph Wayne Ridley; brother, Bryan (Mandi) Ridley; sister, Mandy (Glyn) Stewart; nieces and nephews, Blake Ridley, Brett Ridley, Adam (Kayla) Stewart, Kaitlyn (Shane) Davis, Kayla Holt; great-niece, Isabella Ridley; great-nephews, Rosson Ridley, Stetson Stewart; aunts, Margaret (Cliff) White, Tammy Delk; uncle, Chuck (Lynn) Estes; cousins, Chase (Lindsey) Estes, Jason Wells, Leah Estes; and a host of other family members.

Pallbearers will be Shannon Holcomb, Glyn Stewart, Kevin Hood, Charles “Chuck” Estes, Brett Ridley, Tim Dugger, and Adam Stewart.