Lowell Howard Ridings Jr.

Lowell Howard Ridings Jr. of Maryville, TN, (79) passed away on July 8, 2021. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and accepted Christ at the age of 15 at West Maryville Baptist Church, and was a current member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and the Happy Helpers Sunday School Class. He was a 1960 graduate of Maryville High School, where he was the Captain of the football team his senior year. He was a life-long supporter of the Maryville High School “Red Rebels”. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Wanda Sue Baker, sister Patsy Lynn Farnsworth, brother Michael Ray Ridings, granddaughter Laci Miranda- Adair Long, grandsons Shawn Jeremiah “Cody” Bowers and Brandon Howard Long. He is survived by his sister Mary Evelyn Abbott, brothers Jimmy Troy Ridings (wife Anna) and Kelly Ridings (wife Andrea), daughters Tami D. Ridings Bowers (husband Robert), Mitzi D. Ridings Long (husband Jimmy); grandchildren Casey Bowers Suarez (husband Paul), Corey Bowers Kirkland (husband Austin), Jamie Long (wife Leah), Kadie Keller (husband Derek) and Meghan Long; 12 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and special care takers Cheryl Van Hove, Felicia Richardson and Connie Pollard. Also, a special thanks to Dr. Mark Green and his staff.
Lowell was a 34-year veteran of Law Enforcement serving both the City of Maryville and Alcoa Police Departments, retiring from the City of Alcoa as the Captain of the Detective Division. He was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the Navy, Army and also retiring from the Air National Guard. He was also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and a 50-year Mason.
The family will receive friends Sunday, from 12:30 to 2:00 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with services to follow at 2:00 with Rev. Greg Long officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery.
The family request that in lieu of flowers please graciously give to the Alzheimer’s Association or Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.