John Ed Ridiner, age 64, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on March 22, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Hollingsworth and Bro. Jason Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11 AM until the time of service at Higgins Funeral Home.
Born on January 21, 1962, in Fayetteville, John was the son of the late Robert Allen Ridiner and Mable R. Neal. A skilled electrician by trade, John spent many years lending his expertise to both commercial and residential projects. John was a man who couldn’t sit still. Whether he was tinkering with old trucks and cars as a proud member of the Voodoo Customs Car Club or meticulously restoring an old John Deere tractor, he always had a project in motion. When he wasn’t under a hood, John was likely on the dance floor, behind a karaoke microphone, or tending to a smoker. He was known far and wide for his excellent Boston butts.
An unrepentant early riser, John believed the rest of the world should be awake when he was, often delighting in early morning “wake-up calls” to family and friends. He had a gift for “aggravating” those he cared about most, a trait that was always rooted in his deep love for people and his desire to lift others up. He simply enjoyed life and made sure everyone around him did, too.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Kathy Denton Ridiner; daughter, Jennifer Legan; three grandchildren; sisters, Paulette Newgent and Patricia Whitaker; brothers, James Robert Ridiner and Paul Ridiner; as well as many extended family members and dear friends. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Ridiner.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of John Ed Ridiner.
5 Comments To "John Ed Ridiner"
#1 Comment By Tamieka Tate On March 23, 2026 @ 1:42 pm
My prayers are with the family. He was a good man. So sorry Kathy🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
#2 Comment By Tony and Tracy rhodes On March 23, 2026 @ 2:59 pm
I remember John ed most for his cooking but we used to have a ball on karaoke nights and just cutting up. He will be missed
#3 Comment By Dorothy Taylor On March 23, 2026 @ 3:19 pm
Patricia I’m so sorry prayers for your family
#4 Comment By Shirley RIDINER On March 23, 2026 @ 3:22 pm
He was one of the best brother in laws I ever had. He will be truly missed.
#5 Comment By Brenda Burns On March 23, 2026 @ 8:03 pm
Omg ,we will sure miss John.He was so devoted to our Club VoodooCustoms, and a faithful member if he felt like coming,he was there .He and Kathy are our family and we are a tight group.I will definitely miss my everyday phone call with “watch ya doing”.He was a wealth of information for sure ,never a dull moment .John was the life of any event and Dr J of Karokee. He was proud of his vehicles and loved winning his trophies. He was a donor and someone will be given a chance to live due to his generosity .God has definitely gained another Angel and may God wrap his arms around Kathy and all his family during this most difficult time.We Love ya John.Mommy and Daddy Voodoo.