Birth date: Jul 14, 1935 Death date: Dec 19, 2017
On December 19, 2017 Charles A. Ridgeway, Better known to his friends as Spanky. Dearest Husband of the late Doris V. Ridgeway (nee Dunn). Devoted Father of James Braun, Jr. and his Wife Jeannie, Gary ‘Spanky Jr” Braun and his Wif Read Obituary
We sure have been through a lot together, fun times, happy times, and sad times. We were a tight family. Births,weddings.lots and lots of birthday parties. All the cookouts with all the special food we all brought. You taking your swim every morning. Loving the jet ski. But most important loving my mother and taking good care of her. Being my children's god father. You loved playing cards with family and friends and taking their money. Every time you and mom went out and came home under the weather you would take your hair piece off and swing it across the room. I remember the time you fell out of the tree in the front yard and ran down the street doing your Tarzan yell. There are many many things I could write but I am going to stop here. We all love you and you will be missed. You will have a lot to tell mom.
I grew up with Spanky in Locust Point . We went through grade school together and a good guy who lost his lovely Mom at a vey young age . We were just kids when this happened , and it was cery tough on Spanky . Yet , he always had a smile on his face and was famous for his " tarzan yell " from the old Tarzan movies with the star named Johnny Weismiller . Old Spanky did the yell ,better than Weismiller .
Everybody in Locust Point knew and loved Spanky who also appeard and sang in the old church minstrel shows at that time . The Spank was a real character and a good friend . He will be missed !!
So long buddy , George & Peggy Acton
I dreaded losing you and having to say goodbye but I hope you were greeted and adorned by Grandmom, Bryan, Gidget and all your other previously departed love ones. I hated seeing you so sick and going downhill at such an alarming rate. Not being able to help you was torturous so knowing you are no longer suffering brings me some solace.
I'd like all to know that you were a strong, witty and generous man that I've known my entire life. A man who has truly enriched my life and provided opportunities and experiences that would have remained unknown to me. You were ornery with a great sense of humor. I'm appreciative of all you've done for our entire family. You've helped and supported us in limitless ways. I've always been welcome to come over at any time and I often did. Living down the street has been a blessing and having you so close gave me a comforting sense of security. Your home and company have been a special privilege in my life. I've found a lot of joy over your house and have many happy memories. Visiting with you has always been a treasure and I enjoyed listening to stories from your past.
It is now our turn to tell stories about this wonderful man to celebrate his life and to keep his memory alive and his spirit in our hearts. I will greatly miss him and will always love him and keep him in my heart. Bless you Pop, and may you be resting in peace.
