Gregory Thomas “Brother” Ridgell, 85 of Mechanicsville, MD passed peacefully away on November 19th, 2015 at the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home with his daughter at his side. He was the son of the late Austin “Buck” and Cecilia Ridgell of Scotland, MD and husband of the late Marilyn Ridgell. He is preceded in death by his brothers Leslie, Gus (Austin), and George and his sisters Cecelia “Flip” Titus and Grace Pratt. He is survived by his daughter Diane and his sisters Catherine Dean, Eleanor Tippett, Clara Norris and Susanna Wolf. He joined the Air Force in 1950 and served in the Korean War. He spent 26 years in San Francisco before moving to Maryland with his family. He had a Forth Degree Honorary Life Membership in the St. Francis Assembly #43 Knights of Columbus Council in San Francisco. He spent many of his later years as an usher at Our Lady of the Wayside in Chaptico. His many occupations included: janitor, gardener and subway driver for the Senate where he was known for always whistling a happy tune. He loved playing the slots, cards—especially pinochle, golf, bowling, gardening, fishing and watching baseball, but the thing he loved most was enjoying […]
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