John Riddle Jr.

John Earl Riddle Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Retired Army Col. John Earl Riddle Jr. passed away June 16, 2009, in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. A native of Fayetteville, N.C., he was the son of the late Helen and John Earl Riddle Sr. His loving wife of 46 years, Trudy C. Riddle, predeceased him June 12. He was a retired United States Army colonel. He was a decorated 30-year veteran of the U.S. Army, having served two tours in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. His last command was USAE HQ Atlantic CMD CINCLANT, VA. He is survived by his two sons, John Earl Riddle III and wife Jennifer of Spring Hill, Tenn., and Ross L. Riddle of Norfolk; a sister, Eleanor Roch and husband Art of Bullard, Texas; and three grandchildren, Trey, Madeline and Logan Riddle. A celebration of his and Trudy's lives will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, with the Rev. Brett Carroll officiating. Their final resting place will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to one's favorite charity. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.