Paul A. Ridout Jr., 57

Paul A. Ridout Jr., 57, of West Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at SOMC Hospice after a long illness. He was born January 27, 1959 to the late Paul A. Ridout Sr. and Dorothy "Dottie" (Clay) Ridout of West Portsmouth.

Paul attended Star Work Shop and was retired from Hickie's Hamburger Inn in New Boston.

Along with his mother Dottie, Paul is survived by a sister, Debra Ridout, a special uncle Bob Clay, a special cousin, Doug Penix, life time friend, Bobby Havens, and many other family members and friends Special thanks to all his many caregivers, also Dr. Jeffrey Hill, SOMC ICU, Concord Nursing Home, and SOMC Hospice.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, August 22, 2016 at Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth with Greg Cooper officiating. Internment will be in Mt Zion Cemetery in South Shore. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8:00 PM on Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com.