Stanley Louis Benton Ridenhour

Stanley Louis Benton Ridenhour, age 81 of Belle, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

 Stanley was born June 27, 1943, in Owensville, a son to the late Herbert and Pearl (West) Ridenhour.

 Stanley was a 1961 graduate of Belle High School. 

 He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army for two years, spending most of that time stationed in Germany.

 On April 15, 1972, he was united in marriage to Della Skouby at the High Gate Baptist Church. Della survives of the home.

 Stanley worked at Kingsford Charcoal for 10 years and then for the railroad for 24 years before his retirement.

 Stanley was a member of Pilot Knob Baptist Church. He loved to hunt deer, turkeys and squirrels and enjoyed just watching them in their natural habitat. He also enjoyed fishing and having fish fries with his family and friends.

 In addition to Della, his wife of 52 years, Stanley is survived by two sons, Brian Ridenhour and his wife Barbara of Holts Summit and Alan Ridenhour of New Haven, two grandchildren, Logan and Eliza Ridenhour, one brother, Gary Ridenhour and his wife Cathy of Belle, one sister, Audrey Holliday of Dexter, KY, two sisters-in-law, Deanna Ridenour and Judy Ridenhour both of Belle as well as many nieces and nephews.

 In addition to his parents, Stanley was preceded in death by one son, Jason Paul Ridenhour, three brothers, Mac “Hadley” Ridenhour, James “Jim” Ridenhour and Ronnie Ridenhour as well as one sister, Shirley Ridenhour.

 Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Sassmann’s Chapel in Belle.

 An additional visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the High Gate Baptist Church. Pastor Douglas Williams will officiate the service.

 Interment with full military honors will follow in the High Gate Baptist Church Cemetery.