Aaron M. Ridenour

Aaron Malachi Ridenour, 78, of Poteau, OK  passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 in Poteau.  Aaron was born October 8, 1933 in Tucker, OK to Ray & Willie (Maxwell) Ridenour.  He was a golf course superintendent.   Aaron built 5 golf courses.  He was a Master Mason.  He helped build the Masonic Lodge at Cameron.  Aaron was president of the USGS (Turf Grass Assoc.).  He was past manager of Parks and Recreation of the City of Muskogee.  He was a great father & husband.  Aaron was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kathy Ridenour; grandson, Coy Feagin; great grandson, Ethan Russell Allison; and brother, Bob Ridenour.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Betty of the home; son & daughter in law, Dan & Vickie Ridenour of Cameron, OK; daughter & son in law, Brenda & Sterling Nichols of Wagoner, OK; 5 grandchildren, David Bailey, Brandy Bailey, Maron Allison, Katie Ridenour, Katherine Ridenour; 3 great  grandchildren, Ethan, Shelby & Peyton Bailey; 3 sisters & brothers in law, Ruby Cusick of Spiro, OK, Sally & Dillard Collins of Mangum, OK, Betty Jean & Roger Wilcox of Amarillo, TX; brothers & sister in law, Clayton & Kathleen Ridenour of Murry Spur, OK, Bud Ridenour of Ft. Smith, AR; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial services will be 10 am, Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.