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ROBERT RIDDLE Obituary

Robert (Randy) Randolph Riddle

Robert (Randy) Randolph Riddle, 62, of Lynchburg, went to be with The Lord, on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at his residence after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Mary Wade Riddle.

Born Oct. 22, 1948, in Waynesboro, he was the son of Gladys Beaver Riddle and the late Harry Sheldon Riddle. He retired from the Waynesboro Fire Department after twenty-two years of service. Randy loved being a fireman and helping others.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Barbara Breeden and husband, Gary, of Verona and Kathy McDaniel and husband, Jeff, of Staunton; four daughters, Tammy Marshall and husband, Lane, of Lebanon, Pa, Rhonda Beeker and husband, Michael, of Greenville, S.C., Jennifer Riddle and Randi Riddle, both of Lynchburg; one son, Aaron Hall, also of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Tyler and Caleb Marshall of Lebanon, Pa., Ada and Baby Beeker, who is due in February, of 2011 of Greenville, S.C. and a very special father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ronald and Arlene Wade, of Evington.

A celebration of Randy's life will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Chaplain Gary Major of the Waynesboro Fire Dept. and the Rev. Miriam Dakin. Interment with honors by the Waynesboro Fire Dept. will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider your local fire department.

The family would like to thank the staff of Centra Hospice and a sincere thank you to Nurse Vicky and Nurse Alice for their tender loving care.

To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral

home.com.

Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel is serving the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Advance on Dec. 7, 2010.

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Ron & Arlene Wade

December 10, 2010

Mary,we did it Randy's way. Everything he said he wanted you made sure he got his wish.You know we loved Randy, Daddy will miss the talks that those two had.Randy was a good man.He loved Lynchburg so much.He loved his home and his porches.He loved you so very much and he loved your family.And thank God "he was a saved man". I know because he told me he was.He read his Bible and understood it well.A very smart man and yes he loved tomatoes.

Terry & Susan Beeker

December 9, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May God bless you all and be with you now and into the future.

December 8, 2010

Randi and Jennifer - We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May you find comfort in the many memories of him that you will forever carry in your heart. Keep in touch and let us know if you need anything. We love you! Love, Acey, Barbara and Miranda Zimmerman

Beth Tucker

December 8, 2010

My thoughts & prayers are with you & your Family Mary. MAy you find comfort in the Lord in the days to come. God Bless You.

Debra Baker Warren

December 7, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Ginny Henderson

December 7, 2010

I really going to miss Randy I enjoyed working with him and talking with him. Just wanted the family to know how sorry I am.

Randy & Mary at Rhonda's Wedding

Mary Riddle

December 7, 2010

Randy & Mary 2007

Mary Riddle

December 7, 2010

My Favorite Fireman

Mary Riddle

December 7, 2010

Donna Reichard

December 7, 2010

Sis, I know this road is hard but know how much Randy loved you and the hardest thing he faced was leaving you here in this world without him. More than anything, he wanted to grow old with you sitting on the porch!!! I love you, Donna

Kathy Morris

December 7, 2010

Mary our prayers are with you and the girls. We love you. If there is anything you need or that we can do for you please don't hesitate to call. Blessings!

On the porch smoking his pipe (very happy)

Mary Riddle

December 7, 2010

Sitting on his porch (his favorite place to be)

Mary Riddle

December 7, 2010

Wedding Day 5/27/10

Mary Riddle

December 7, 2010

Our Wedding Day 5/27/10

Mary Riddle

December 7, 2010

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