Graveside Services for Kevin Ridgway, 60, of Lawrence, will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. A visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday evening at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Mr. Ridgway died Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 9, 1966, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Wayne and Ethel Ridgway. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1984. He married Melissa (Fancher) Vincent October 7, 1995, in Jenkins, MO. They divorced in late 2008. Survivors include his mother, Ethel Ridgway, Lawrence, KS; a daughter, Bailey (Austin) Ridgway, Sugar Creek, MO; a son, Carson Ridgway, Oswatomie, KS; one brother, Mark (Debbie) Ridgway, Lawrence, KS; nephews: Bryce (Katie) Ridgway, Topeka, KS; Caleb (Mckenzie) Ridgway, Lawrence, KS.
Kevin spent many years as a construction foreman for Harris Construction. He then went on to work for Paul Davis Restoration. His last several years were spent as the head maintenance for Windsor Senior Living in Lawrence, KS.
Kevin had a love of old cars and motorcycles – which he loved restoring. He loved old outlaw country music, favorites being Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings. He loved fishing – which is a love he passed on to his son. They spent many years fishing together. He loved the old shows on TV Land such as Sanford & Son, All in the Family and his favorite being The Andy Griffith show. One of his prize possessions was a Don Knotts autograph he got when he met him in person at the New Dinner Theatre in Overland Park, KS.
He was a deeply devoted family man. He cherished the moments with his family & kids and his dog, Lucy.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Kevin Ridgway Memorial Fund, care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence.
We knew Kevin most of his life. He was close friends with our brother. He was fun, funny, and hard working. We are so sorry for your loss.