Charles Edward "Eddie" Ridenhour, Sr., 85, a Christian man of honor and integrity passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

He was born November 8, 1940 in Salisbury. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Ridenhour Chason and stepfather Bill Chason; his brother, Donnie Ridenhour and his wife Sherrill; sister, Carol Brown; his grandmother, Bessie Willmotte; and his brother-in-law, Charles Sessoms.

Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Carolyn Russ Ridenhour; daughter Jacqueline R. Collier (Haywood); son, Charles "Charlie" Edward Ridenhour, Jr.; granddaughter, Jessica Collier Sutherland (Joseph); great granddaughter, Jacee Sutherland; sisters, Becky Hinson (Richard) and Martha Sessoms; brothers, Buddy Chason (Carolyn), George Chason (Jill), brother-in-law, Bobby Russ; and also blessed with many nieces and nephews.

Eddie was a proud veteran, having served our country in the US Army and the Army National Guard of North Carolina as a Sergeant. He retired from Federal Paper Company after working for 38 years. For 17 years Eddie served on the Board of Directors of Star Telephone Membership Corporation. Eddie was a faithful and loyal member of Centerville Baptist Church.

For fun and relaxation Eddie loved a good game of golf. In his spare time Eddie loved tinkering with his tractor as well as disking up land for a garden. Most important in his life was his dear and much loved family.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Centerville Baptist with funeral service at 2:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The Rev. Allen Murray and The Rev. Teddy Lawson will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Garden of Memories with military honors accorded by US Army Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be given to Centerville Baptist Church Parsonage Fund, PO Box 27, Kelly, NC 28448.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com

A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

Centerville Baptist Church Parsonage Fund
PO Box 27, Kelly NC 28448