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James was the loving husband of Providence "Pearl" Riddle; the beloved father of Debbie (Mark) Schlotterbeck, James (Natasha) Riddle, Michael (Sherry) Riddle, Robert (Amy) Riddle, and Randall Riddle; the proud grandfather of Madison Schlotterbeck, Cassidy Schlotterbeck, Maya Riddle, Isabella Riddle, Audrianah Riddle, Amanda Riddle, Brandon Riddle, Noah Riddle, Max Kurman, Raine Riddle, Vaida Riddle, and Ava Riddle. Dear brother of the late Charles Riddle and the late Dale Riddle.
Jim attended St. James School in Ferndale and graduated in 1954. He was a long time employee at Ford Motor Company, retiring in 2001. Jim's family owned three gas stations in Royal Oak and Clawson. He also loved his muscle cars and cruising up and down Woodward in them. He will be missed dearly.
The family will receive friends at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 12 Mile Road, Berkley, Michigan 48071 (2 blocks west of Woodward Ave.) on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held for James at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 280 E Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI 48085 on Wednesday, June 22, with the instate beginning at 10:30 AM until the time of the mass at 11:00 AM. Private burial at Christian Memorial Gardens West to follow.
Donations can be made in James's honor to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
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Diana Marie Mio
June 28, 2022
Pearl, my old friend, I just heard this news and must send our family condolences to you and your family. Your husband was a quiet, strong man who was dedicated to you and his children. We are heartbroken to hear your sad news. Please know I send you love and support at this devastating time. God bless you!
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