CAMDEN- Austin Blake Ridley, 29, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Born in Columbia, he was the son of Robert and Sandy Brown Ridley. Austin was a member of Freedom Outreach Baptist Church. He was an avid NBA fan, especially of Lebron James. Austin also enjoyed fishing, golfing, and playing the guitar. He would do anything to make someone laugh and was always helping others. 

    Surviving are his parents, Rev. Robert and Sandy Ridley; his twin sister, Amber McCaskill (Austin); nephew, A.J. McCaskill; niece, Aubrey McCaskill; and paternal grandmother, Emma Riegel. He was predeceased by paternal grandfather, Mervin Ridley; and maternal grandparents, Bud and Evelyn Brown.

     A celebration of life service for Austin will be held Monday, September 8, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Freedom Outreach Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Freedom Outreach Baptist Church at 1113 Hwy 1 N. Cassatt, SC 29032