J. Ridley Howard

1947 - 2013

J. Ridley Howard obituary, 1947-2013, Atlanta, GA

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J. Howard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 15, 2013.


Howard, J. Ridley



J. Ridley Howard, 66, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 15, 2013. He was a graduate of Decatur High School and the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and played on the tennis team under Coach Dan Magill. In 1969, he married his college sweetheart Pam Camp and moved to Decatur. He began his career as a commercial real estate broker from 1970 to 1978 when he went to work for the DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce as Director of Economic Development. In 1981, he joined Cotton States Insurance Company as Director of Special Projects and held a variety of positions including Senior Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer. In 1989, he was named President and CEO of the company, and in 1998, he was named Chairman of the Board.  He was President of Capital City Club, a member of Highlands Country Club and an avid golfer. He was a member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Ridley was a devoted husband and father and loved spending time with Pam and their children Elizabeth and Ridley. Later in life, he doted on his grandchildren, including the triplets, Sutherland, Mary Camp and Ridley Newton and Ben (Bunk) Newton, III, the children of Elizabeth and Ben Newton of Atlanta. He was an ardent Georgia Bulldog, Eagle Scout, and a member of Gridiron. He leaves behind a legion of friends and a loving family who will miss him dearly. Preceded in death by his father, Pierre Howard, Sr., he is survived by his wife, Pamela Camp Howard; son, Ridley Howard, Jr. and his wife, Holly Coulis; daughter, Elizabeth Howard Newton and her husband Ben; grandchildren Mary Camp Newton, Sutherland Newton, Ridley Newton and Ben Newton; mother, Caroline Ridley Howard; brothers, Pierre Howard, Jr. and his wife, Nancy B. Howard, and Dozier  Howard; sister-in-law, Nancy Camp Carter and brother-in-law, Thomas Edward Camp, IV and 10 nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 19th at 2 o’clock at Peachtree Presbyterian Church. Interment Decatur City Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Attn: Dr. Milind Javle (research for cholangiocarcinoma), 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 426, Houston, Texas, 77030-4004. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 at H.M. Patterson & Son, Oglethorpe Hill, 4550 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30319.



 

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March 23, 2013

Becky Szurovy

Pam and Family, I am heartbroken to learn about Ridley's passing. I will never forget the impact that he had on me and my family. He was such a kind person.

March 18, 2013

Condolences from former Cotton States agent, Barbra Faircloth Pyle

March 18, 2013

Valarie Dunn

My most sincere thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.

Every time I saw Ridley after leaving Cotton States, he always asked me if I was still driving my yellow beetle. It made me smile that he remembered my car for some reason. :-)

With love and prayers,

March 18, 2013

Pete O'Callaghan

I was truly sorry to learn of Ridley's passing.I have many fond memories of him,Pierre and Dozier as we grew up on Garden Lane in Decatur.My prayers are with the family during this time.
Pete O'Callaghan

March 16, 2013

Pam our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Bob and Linda Weaver

March 16, 2013

Jonathan Peters

Mr. Howard was family to me. My heart is with all of you as you mourn the passing and celebrate the life of a true southern gentleman. I will always remember Big Ridley with love and great respect.

March 16, 2013

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. RIDLEY WAS A GREAT HUSBAND, FATHER, AND GRANDDADDY. HE IS TRULY GOING TO MISS BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. JOY CAMP JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

March 15, 2013

Nancy Carter

My dear Brother-In-Law you will be missed by all of us. There could not have been a finer man, and one who adored his wife and family. We are so thankful for the many years you shared with us, and touched by the caring nature you always displayed to us and all who surrounded you.

March 15, 2013

Lisa Boling

May God bring you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. With Love & Sympathy,

March 15, 2013

Brandy Chamblee

My thoughts & prayers go out to the family of a very special man. I am so very sorry for your loss and know that he will be truly missed!!

March 15, 2013

My dear Brother-In-Law you will be missed by all of us. There could not have been a finer man, and one who adored his wife and family. We are so thankful for the many years you shared with us, and touched by the caring nature you always displayed to us and all who surrounded you.

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