Danny Ridley

Danny Arlon Ridley, age 69, of Rising Fawn, GA, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, in Marianna, FL.

Danny was born on September 4, 1956, to the late Verna Mae and Brockie Ridley. In 1981, he married the love of his life, Joni Mae, on Lookout Mountain. Danny was a man of deep faith whose life reflected his love for God and his family. He served as pastor of Holy Spirit Revival Center in Marianna, FL, where he faithfully prayed for his congregation and shared God’s Word with passion and sincerity.

In his free time, Danny enjoyed drag racing, reading, and studying the Bible. He cherished spending time with his children and grandchildren, always speaking encouragement and life into them.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Marion Blevins and Joyce Gray; and nephew, Little Bobby Gray, Jr.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of over 30 years, Joni Mae Ridley; son, Daniel A. Ridley of Kinard, FL; daughter, Lynn (Chris) Bivens of Defuniak Springs, FL; brothers, Roger (Tammy) and Allen (Lisa) Ridley, all of Lookout Mountain, GA; and grandchildren, Garren, Timothy, Katlyn, Meghan, Isaac, and Heaven.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 25th at 1:30 PM at Ascalon Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Moore Funeral Home in Trenton, GA, on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM.