D'Arthur "Dee" Ridens, 92, of Mabelvale, Arkansas, passed away on December 25, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1933, to Arthur Ridens and Frances Barnett Ridens.

Dee was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who lived a full and hardworking life. He was employed as a sheet metal worker for over 45 years and proudly served in both the Arkansas National Guard and the United States Army Reserves. Dee enjoyed watching football games, westerns, and the news, and he especially cherished the time he spent with his great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wanda Ridens; his daughter, Sandra Tankersley; and his son, Robert Ridens.

He is survived by his daughter, D'Anna Harrell; sister, Jacque Fuller; brother-in-law, Ray Moore; grandchildren, Josh Harrell, Sr., and Jessica Jones; great-grandchildren ChyAnn, Josh Harrell Jr., Carson, Avery, Ja'Juan, Jah'Mir, Juan Jr. (Jubie); and a special grandchild, Sandi Wright. He is also survived by a host of loving family members and friends who will deeply miss him.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, Arkansas with visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Lee Cemetery in Benton.