Burnett Riddick

Burnett L. Riddick NORFOLK - Born May 14, 1911 in Gatesville, N.C., Burnett was one of nine children of the late Rosa and Lee Riddick. At an early age, Burnett joined Lebanon Grove Baptist Church. Burnett's elementary school days were spent at Hinton Grove School in Gates County, North Carolina, and his high school days were spent at Waters Training. He also attended North Carolina College for Negroes (NCC) where he graduated second in the Class of 1938. After moving to Norfolk, Burnett joined New Calvary Baptist Church and has been a faithful member since 1947 including serving in its Brotherhood and Senior Citizen Ministry. Burnett retired after 34 years of service at the United States Public Health as a laboratory technician. He was known to many as Uncle Burnett or Uncle Riddick. "On June 5, 2010 our Heavenly Father called his name and said come on up a little higher, your work on earth is done, thy good and faithful servant. He closed his eyes and answered his call." He was predeceased by his parents, Lee and Rosa Riddick and seven siblings, Leola, Bertha, Emma, Lilly, Isaac, George and Elna. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife of 62 yeas, Dorothy Davis Riddick of Norfolk; his brother, Oliver W. Riddick of Baltimore; two sisters-in-law, Alice K. Davis of Norfolk and Hattie Riddick of Baltimore; devoted nephew, Benjamin Riddick; devoted cousin, Margo Davis; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was always had a kind word, big smile, and helping hand for anyone he came in contact with. Burnett Riddick will be greatly missed. A viewing will be held Friday, June 11, in Riddick Funeral Service, 1225 Norview Ave., from 2 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday, June 12, at 10 a.m. in New Calvary Church, 800 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Services provided by Riddick Funeral Service. Condolences can be sent to www.riddickfuneral services.com.