Mark Anthony Riddle

Mark Anthony Riddle obituary, Marion, NC

Mark Anthony Riddle

Mark Riddle Obituary

Visit the Beam Funeral Service & Crematory - Marion website to view the full obituary.

     Mark Anthony Riddle, 54, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his residence.

     Mark was born in Glynn County, Georgia, on January 24, 1971, to the late Glen Riddle and Iva Jean Tomberlin Riddle. He was employed at Tessneer Forklift with more than 20 years of dedicated service. He was a devoted Christian and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mark took pride in maintaining his lawn and enjoyed collecting and tinkering with clocks. He enjoyed helping others whenever he could and will always be loved and remembered.

     In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his father-in-law, James Keene.

     Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Justin Riddle; a daughter, Ashley Riddle; a sister, Connie Smith; two brothers, David Riddle (Shirley) and James Riddle (Tammy); several aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins.

     A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. Rev. David Riddle will officiate. Burial will follow at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home.

     Memorial contributions may be made to Hearts with Hands, 850 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778.

Beam Funeral Service & Crematory - Marion

2170 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC 28752

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