Marion Leston Leo Ridlen, 66, died Thursday, March 03, 2005 at 11:52 A.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Leston was born June 27, 1938 to Fred L. & Gladys (Pike) Ridlen in Williamson County. He married Nelda Allen on June 5, 1975 in Metropolis and she survives in Marion.
Leston was a lineman for Ameren CIPS. He was a member of All Nations Church of God and IBEW Local #702..
Leston is survived by:
His Wife - Nelda of Marion
Son Danny Joe & Patricia Ridlen of Tupelo, MS
Daughter - Tammy Ridlen of Tupelo, MS
Step-Son Chris & Kim Groves of Ullin
Step-Daughter Roxie & Mike Loyd of Kansas City, MO
Seven Grandchildren:
Hannah Loyd of Kansas City, MO
Brittany Loyd of Kansas City, MO
Jessica Trexler Groves of Ullin
Brittany Trexler Groves of Ullin
Ariana Groves of Ullin
Christin Ridlen of Tupelo, MS
Stacey Ridlen of Tupelo, MS
His first Great Grandchild is due in five weeks
Preceded by his parents.
Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at All Nations Church of God in Marion with Pastors Tony Holley and Cliff Higgerson officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 9:00 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home and on Sunday from 1:30 P.M. until the time of service at the church.
For those who prefer memorials may be given to All Nations Church of God. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.