Earl J. Ridgeway Jr., 'Lovie,' 80 SMYRNA - Earl J. Ridgeway Jr., "Lovie," of Smyrna, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010, peacefully at his home. Mr. Ridgeway was 80 years old. He was born on July 31, 1929, in Cheswold, to the late Earl J. and Bessie Edna Mosley Ridgeway Sr. He served in the U.S. Army in 1951 and was Honorably discharged in 1953. Mr. Ridgeway who was also known as "Lovie" was an outdoor person. He loved to hunt, work in the garden and plant flowers. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had two special friends, Frank Evans of Dover, and Frank Deshields of Smyrna. Mr. Ridgeway was preceded in death by his wife, Annaetta Ridgeway; two sons, David and Mark Ridgeway; and a daughter, Robin Ridgeway. He is survived by his son, Garry and wife Gail Ridgeway of Dover; his son, Roger and wife Dee Ridgeway of Dover; a sister, Lola Gibbs of Lansdale, Pa.; a grandson, Travis and wife Kristen Ridgeway of Dover; grandson, Roger and wife Laura Ridgeway Jr. of Dover; granddaughter, Tori Ridgeway of Dover; and great-grandchildren, Talley, Madison, Rylee, Trevor and Shelby Ridgeway. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, June 26, at noon at the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Cheswold. Burial will be at the Immanuel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday 11 a.m. to noon at the Immanuel United Methodist Church. Letters of condolences may be sent to www.delmarvaobits.com and traderfh@aol.com.