Orlon Ray Ridyolph, 44, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015. He was born March 6, 1971 in Cuero to Clarence "Duke" and Birdie Brazzael Ridyolph. Orlon was a proud member of the 1987 State Championship Cuero Gobbler football team and graduated from Cuero High School. Orlon met the love of his life, Hope Ortiz, in 1990 and they made their life together with their children in Cuero. He was a correctional officer for 18 years at TDCJ Stevenson Unit and was currently the warehouse and fleet manager for Phoenix Chemicals. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Hope Ortiz; parents, Clarence "Duke" and Birdie Ridyolph of Cuero; sons, Eric Ridyolph (Randi), Ryan Ridyolph, and Reed Ridyolph, all of Cuero; sister, Tiffany Lankford (David) of Cuero; brothers, Darrell Ridyolph (Ulanda) and Clarence Freeman Ridyolph (LaShonda); and grandson, Jackson Ridyolph. Visitation will be Monday, October 26, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Services will held Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 11 a.m., at Freund Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Cancino officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Pallbearers include Chris Williams, Kevin Nesloney, Justin Wesley, Ray Stehling, Homer Escalante, Craig Escalante, Noe Martinez, and Elvin "Kojak" Johnson, Jr. Honorary pallbearers include the Phoenix Chemicals staff, Stallion staff, and the Stevenson Unit staff. Memorial contributions may be made to Orlon's family.