Ralph Stuart Ridenhour, Jr.

Mr. Ralph “Stuart” Ridenhour, Jr. passed away Monday, October 12, 2026 surrounded by loved ones and his precious fur babies. He was born November 4,1946 in Concord to the late Ralph S. Ridenhour, Sr. and Rosalie Jackson Ridenhour.

Stuart graduated from Concord High School, Class of 1966. He owned and operated Stuart’s Clothing Store in downtown Concord for 12 years, and worked in sales at Beasley Cross Chevrolet, Ben Mynatt Chevrolet, and Widenhouse Motors.

Stuart is survived by his partner, best friend, and fiancé of 30 years Libby Mullery; stepchildren Julie, Merry, Thomas, and Andrew Mullery; grandchildren Ethan Mullery, Gavin, Jackson, and Holden Freeman. He loved his 4-legged, fur baby children with all his heart; Griffin, Dexter, Bella, Maggie, Sofia, Bobo, and Short.

A graveside gathering of family and friends will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Oakwood Cemetery.