Robert Riddle
October 14, 1939 ~ September 5, 2007
LINDENRobert Lynn Riddle, 67, entered into rest September 5, 2007 in a Linden hospital. Robert was born in New Orleans, LA, on October 14, 1939 to Mittie Iwana Kellum and Lindon Edward Riddle. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Gayle, his loving daughter, Lori Susan Corley and husband, Scott; two precious grandchildren, Alex Lynn Williams and Jena Suzanne Corley all of Longview; two loving stepsons, Steven L. Detro of Linden and Shannon L. Detro of Beaumont. Also, one dear brother, Eddie Riddle and wife, Bobbie, of Hughes Springs; two sweet sisters, Gail Hall and husband Charlie of Marshall and Glenna McElhaney of Charleston, SC; several nephews, nieces and other family as well as many, many other family and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenneth Riddle. Robert was a Master Mason, a member of Linden Lodge 192, AF&AM, and served as Master of the Lodge three times; he was a member of Linden Chapter 576 Order of the Eastern Star, serving as current Worthy Patron; he recently celebrated 34 years with Lanier Chevrolet; was song leader at Linden Church of Christ; and a member of the Linden Volunteer Fire Department. Robert was a loving father, brother, friend, and best Daddy and Pap in the whole wide world. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 8, 2007 in the funeral home chapel with Rick Parker officiating. Burial will be in the Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, September 7 from 4 to 8 PM at the funeral home.
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I'm going to miss Robert at OES. God bless you all.Patti
You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family during this time.
It was my pleasure to know Robert for many years. He never forgot my name even though we rarely saw each other.
may god keep you in his love& strength during your timeof loss of your wonderfulhusband. with our prayers-pete & diane mayfield
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the Riddle family. Robert was an inspiration to us all, not only as a person, but as a Christian. We will greatly miss him.
Dear family of Robert's,I want to express my condolences for Robert's passing. He was really a wonderful person and I enjoyed visiting with him when we came back to the Linden Church of Christ during the years. Robert's mother, father, brothers, and sisters were a special part of my teenage years. What a hard worker he was and now I read he was quite the volunteer. I am happy to have known him and feel I am a better person because of it.In Christian love to the entire family. Gaillynn (Gail)
I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to provide you with peace and comfort at this time of grief.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Gayle and FamilyOur thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss of Robert.Ronnie and Brenda Davis
You have our deepest sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers are with Lori and her family. Robert was a wonderful man and dad and I know you are going to miss him dearly.
You and your entire family have been in my thoughts and prayers since I first learned of Robert's illness. Gail, may you feel the Lord's presence around and with you today and in the days to come. Please know that I am here for you and will do whatever you need to be of help. I love you.
This is from Ron Bowden, grandson of Curtis Bowden. I just wanted to offer my condolences to the family. I am living in Nashville, and cannot make it to Texas. Take care.
Know that you all are in our prayers and that Robert is in Peace.
Going to miss you.
I delivered GM parts to Robert for 7 years. Since Lanier was one of my last stops, I was able to spend some time with Robert before heading back to Shreveport. He loved his family and life. He was a friend. I'll miss him.