Ray Hugh Ridge, age 96, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. Ray was a United States Army War World II veteran and retired from TVA. He was a member of Stuart Heights Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Ridge, father, Hugh Ridge; brothers, Gene, Bobby, Hoyt, Jerry, Lamar Ridge; great-granddaughter, Briar Caroline Page and grandson-in-law, Garrett Crawford.

He is survived by his sons, Marvin (Carolyn) Ridge, Lynn (Brenda) Ridge; daughter, Christy (Michael) Kolff; grandchildren, Amanda (Storm) Clifton, Brittany (Justin) Page, Brandy Ridge, Bethany Crawford, Tara (Flip) Mize, Bennett and Cameron Kolff; Great-Grandchildren, Kenzley Ford, Landon and Lilly Clifton, Huntley Crawford, and Colter Page; sister, Nancy (Terry) Rigsby; brother, Roger (Maxine) Ridge; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at Summit View for their care since his time there beginning in August 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Bob Hawkins officiating.

Mr. Ridge will be laid to rest at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (EST) prior to the funeral service in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Summit View at 825 Runyan Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37405.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 4506 Hixson Pike, 423-531-3975.