Donald Franklin Ridaught, Jr.

Donnie passed away Monday, July 3rd, 2023, following a battle of dementia for the past 10 years. He was an excellent musician that performed in several well-known bands along the east coast, from the Carolinas to Arizona. 

His love for music was his life. Especially the B3 organ. He rededicated his life to Christ in ’87 and began to do worship music and theatrical acting. 

Donnie is preceded in death by his father and mother, Donald F. Ridaught, Sr. and Mary J. LePert; his child Jeff; brother, Gary Ridaught and two grandchildren, Annie and Kyle. 

He is survived by his wife, Kathy; five adult children, Danny, Wendy, Matthew, Jennifer, and Joel; fourteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two nieces, Rachael and Abigail; four sisters-in-law, Melba, Dottie, Ruth, and Karen. 

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers donations for benefits can be mailed to Kathy Ridaught at 2039 Deel Road,Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.