Perry L. Ridley

Perry Lewis Ridley, 64, passed away on September 2, 2026, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on February 16, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Maryrene Ridley and Larry Carter.

Perry attended Southeast High School. He decided to leave school to provide for his family because he had been a first-time father. Perry worked as a professional painter and handyman. Perry also worked several other jobs until his health failed.

Perry accepted Christ at a young age at Friendship Baptist Church and was a member of other churches throughout his life. Perry was handy with his hand and was a jack of all trades. He loved watching movies, music, and joking around. He had a song for you whenever he saw you, and he loved his family and friends no matter what.

Perry is preceded in death by his wife, Robin-Brown Ridley; his mother, Maryrene Ridley; his father, Larry Carter; grandparents, Annie Ridley and John Thomas; sister, Lanita Hart; brother, Kennyth Ridley; nephews, De'Andre Hart, Kenny Spencer, Montel Ridley, Don Dre Hart, and David Thomas Jr.

Perry leaves to cherish his memories children, Jalene Drew, Roxanne Drew, Ashley Drew, Mekia Drew, Monique Ridley, Perry Ridley; brothers, Jerry Ridley (twin), Jesse James Hart, and Rogar Hart; sisters, Jessie Hart and Juliette Ridley; twelve grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and loved one.