Derrel Wayne Ridings

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 E Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72143
Friday, October 20, 2023
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel
411 E. Race Ave.
Searcy, AR  72143
Saturday, October 21, 2023
10:00 AM
Cemetery
Henderson Cemetery
Hwy. 124
Pangburn, AR  72082
I served in the Navy.

Derrel Wayne RidingsI am a Veteran.

of Pangburn, AR

August 9, 1939 - October 17, 2023

Derrel Wayne Ridings, 84, of Pangburn, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday morning October 17, 2023 with his family at his side. He was born on August 9, 1939 in Mount Vernon, Arkansas to the late James Oscar and Ethel Weatherly Ridings. He met a lovely lady by the name of Marilyn Sue Hodges and married her on August 3, 1958 and they became partners in every sense of the word for the next 65 years. He was a member of Glad Tidings Baptist Church in Pangburn.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Oneal Ridings. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 65 years, Marilyn Ridings of Pangburn; three children, Kevin Ridings of Searcy, Beth (Bobby) Richardson of Pangburn and James (Marcy) Ridings of Beebe; eight grandchildren, Amy Risk, Natasha Ridings, Andy Richardson, April Walters, Kyle Ridings, Lauren Ridings, Whitney Williams and Reece Ridings; nine great-grandchildren; along with other extended family and many friends.

Derrel served our country in the United States Navy for four years and was a Boiler Operator. After his return from the Navy he became a Master Plumber and worked for Harding University in the maintenance department where he retired from with 30 years of service. He worked on his farm in Pangburn with his cattle and whatever he needed to do on the farm. He built their home on the farm and was proud of what they had.

Services for Mr. Ridings are set for a time of Visitation on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and the Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM all services at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Henderson Cemetery in Pangburn, Arkansas.

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Eddie Lewis
Mount Juliet, TN
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Friday, October 20, 2023

May God’s peace and comfort be with you, Marilyn, and your family at this time. We wish we could be with you all. Hugs and prayers from all our family to yours. We love you all.

Eddie, Beth, Donnely, Logan, Kate and Emerson Lewis

Kathryn Perry
Pangburn, AR
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Thursday, October 19, 2023

So sorry to hear of Derrels passing. Prayers for the family.

Janet V Eddy, Shirley Whitten
Waxahachie, TX
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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Much love.

Janet Eddy Shirley Whitten
Waxahachie, TX
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Thursday, October 19, 2023

There are no words that truly bring comfort with the loss of your (Bud).
Prayers for you and your family today, tomorrow and in the coming months

Benji & Lana Rodgers
Ravenden, AR
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

I always loved Derrell! I am so sorry for y”all’s loss! I love all of you and you have my prayers and deepest condolences!