In addition to his parents, Andy is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kathy McCurry Ridings;  daughter, Celeste Tessnear of Shelby; five brothers, Allan Ridings, Gene Ridings, David Ridings, Jody Ridings, and Michael Ridings; and one granddaughter, Miranda Tessnear.

A celebration of life service, with Military Honors, will be held on Wednesday August 7, 2013 in the Chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home at 2:00pm with Rev. Forrest Ridings officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorials can be made to Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory to help defray funeral cost.

Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Ridings.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com