Alva Review-Courier -

A family visitation celebrating the life of Verlyn Ridgway was held 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2023, at Marshall Funeral Home with arrangements under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. Online condolences may be made at www.marshallfuneralhomes.com.

Verlyn Leroy, son of the late Enos Verle "Budd" and Edna Lorene (Hook) Ridgway, was born May 8, 1940, at Alva, and passed away October 3, 2023, at Alva, at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 25 days.

Verlyn grew up in Alva and graduated from Alva High School with the Class of 1958. He excelled at football and received a scholarship to p...