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Frank Orville Ridenhour, born on August 22, 1925, in Oilton, Oklahoma, was reunited with God, his family and friends on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at the age of 95. Frank attended school in Oklahoma, graduating from Stilwell High School in 1942. Mr. Ridenhour joined the United States Navy in August 1943. The U.S. Navy enrolled Frank in the University of Minnesota to train as an Electrician,.before assigning him to the aircraft carrier, USS Lexington, CV-16, known as "The Blue Ghost".. Mr. Ridenhour served during WWII aboard the Lexington along the Asiatic-Pacific Rim and participated in the Philippine Liberation. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946. Mr. Ridenhour was best known for his sense of humor and distinct laughter when telling jokes and reminiscing with family members. He was truly a man of integrity, honesty and always exhibited a sincere concern for others. Frank believed a man was only as good as his word, and lived by the wisdom shared by his mother, "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all". Frank is survived by his children: Debra Sue Watts and her husband, Ron. Lee Ann Dolph and her husband, Del. Grandchildren: J.T. Watts, and Travis Watts and his wife, Lauren. Taylor Dolph, Tabitha Dolph-Jones and her husband Stephen, Jessalyn Dolph-Randle and her husband Jared. 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews, who lovingly refer to him as "Uncle Orville". Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Nelson Ridenhour; parents Ivy and Jessie Ridenhour; brothers John, Gene, Bob and Milton Ridenhour; sisters Leta Heritage, Myrtle Vick and Jenna Hollingsworth. Mr. Ridenhour will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, October 8th at 12:45pm at the Riverside National Cemetery at 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside,California 92518. The Naval Honor Guard will be present to provide military honors for Mr. Ridenhour's graveside service.

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Frank Orville Ridenhour

August 22, 1925 - September 26, 2020

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August 22, 1925 - September 26, 2020

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