Daniel Gene "Danny" Riddle

Daniel Gene "Danny" Riddle obituary

Daniel Gene "Danny" Riddle

Daniel Riddle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Meador Funeral Home - Whitesboro on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Daniel Gene Riddle, 74, passed away in Denison, Texas on Thursday, April 3, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.

Daniel was born on February 27, 1951 to Gene Duke and Charlene Pilcher and was later adopted and raised by his grandparents, Guy and Zetta Riddle. He was a graduate of Whitesboro High School and attended Grayson County College. On December 28, 1987 he married Linda Snow Andrews. Daniel was an accomplished Safety Director for Alan Ritchey for over twenty years when he retired.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Guy and Zetta Riddle and his son, Josh Riddle.

Daniel is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda Riddle of Collinsville; son, Eric Riddle of Huntsville; stepson, Richard Andrews of Collinsville; stepdaughter, Barbie Roberts of Galveston; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services honoring, Daniel will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Collinsville Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Tar Henderson. Currently no formal visitation is scheduled. Services are under the care of Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.

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