My friend Lynn Ridenhour passed away on September 30, 2025.
When we had a house in Palmyra, Lynn came out for a visit. I took him to the Grandin Print shop and when I explained that this was where the Book of Mormon was first printed, he was do deeply touched that he began to weep. He felt this was sacred ground.
He loved the Book of Mormon.
On another occasion, my wife and I visited him at his home. We attended a service where he preached. We had many warm and productive interactions.
Our deepest condolences to his family.
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Lynn Edwin Ridenhour
Lynn Edwin Ridenhour, age 82, of Eldon and formerly of Belle, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.
Lynn was born June 18, 1943, in Linn, a son to the late Harry Edwin and Gertha Lorene (Owens) Ridenhour.
He was a 1962 graduate of Belle High School, attended East Central JR College in Union, and received his bachelor’s degree from Webster University. Lynn went on to receive his master’s degree from the University of Iowa and his PHD from the Columbia Pacific University. In high school he played a guard on the basketball team and helped take the team to state as well as receiving a scholarship to Memphis State. Lynn was also excellent at playing the trumpet and trombone and received several awards for his performances. He loved to entertain and was even a star in several high school plays.
On December 27, 1969 he was united in marriage to Linda Sue Smith at the First Baptist Church in Belle. Linda survives of their home in Eldon. The First Baptist Church was not only where he married the love of his life but also where God spoke to him and where he gave his life to the Lord. Lynn served as a Baptist minister for over 55 years spreading the word of God. It cannot be stressed enough that Lynn really loved the Lord and heard his voice.
Lynn worked at his uncle and fathers business, HE & HC Clay Mining when he was young. He liked playing golf, helping out others in need, and putting others first. Lynn liked to see other people happy and enjoyed making them laugh. He was an author and had written over 100 books. Lynn loved Christmas and the Lord Jesus Christ and most of all he loved his two girls, Linda and Little Lori. He will be missed tremendously by his family, friends, and anyone who knew and loved him.
In addition to his wife, Linda, Lynn is survived by: one daughter, Lori Rice and her husband Jeff of Rocky Mount; three sisters, Joan Abel of Belle, Sherry Campbell of Owensville, and Cynthia Rutz and her husband Norris of Ashland; and his fur babies, Barkley, Majerle, and Miller as well as many extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-in-law Bill “Pedro” Campbell and Glennon Abel.
Visitation for Lynn will be on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Belle from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. with interment in the Pilot Knob Church Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Manna Ministries.
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