Gilbert Ridout

Gilbert Franklin Ridout, 80, of Petersburg passed away Saturday May 22, 2010. He was born March 6, 1930, and was the son of the late Lawrence Franklin & Myrtie Pettway Ridout. Mr. Ridout was predeceased by his loving wife of 49 years, Patricia Bain Ridout, and his 5 sisters; Margaret Titus, Gaynelle Overmyer, Myrtle Johnston, Frances Lucas, & Evelyn Titus. Mr. Ridout is survived by his three daughters; Susan Ridout Jones and husband Charles, of Chesapeake, VA; Carole Ann Churn & husband Wynne, and Patricia Ridout Kvasnicka and husband Andrew all of Prince George, VA. Mr. Ridout is also survived by five grandchildren; Sarah Churn Ragsdale and husband Tyler, of Dinwiddie; Sonny Elizabeth Churn & fiancé Bryan (BJ) Edwards, of Prince George; Rebecca Ridout and Ellen Bain Jones of Chesapeake, VA; and Bain Rives Kvasnicka, of Prince George. Mr. Ridout was a graduate of Petersburg High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He served from 1950 to 1954 as an Aircraft and Engine Mechanic and then as an instructor for Aircraft and Engine Mechanics. After his military service he was employed by E.E. Titus Foundry for 20 years, and then he went to work for Sola Optical where he retired after 22 years of dedicated service, as a machinist and supervisor. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Blandford Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday May 27th with Pastor Joseph Lewis of Second Baptist Church Officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia 7231 Forest Ave Suite 100 Richmond, Virginia 23226 or the American Cancer Society /Petersburg Unit Wesy Chappell 1117 Fort Hayes Drive Petersburg, Virginia 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .