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John Diddle Obituary
John R. Diddle, 32, passed away on Friday. He was born May 28, 1985 in Portsmouth. He was a machinist at Komar Industries and member of the Ohio military reserve. John attended Crosslink Community Church. He was passionate about his country, the American flag, but most importantly his children.
John is survived by three young children, Eric, Natasha, and Mackenzie; parents, Diana (Dave) Humble, and John (Teresa) Diddle; sisters, Melanie Sammons and Melissa Diddle; brother, Michael Diddle; stepbrothers, Robert Humble and Eric Humble; stepsister, Michelle Cavins; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. He is also survived the love of his life, Sandy Johnson.
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3 with family and friends gathering from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Crosslink Community Church, 4747 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, Ohio 43123. Pastor Dave Bever will be officiating.
A memorial service will also be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5 at D.W. Swick-Nelson Funeral Home, 1104 Harrisonville Ave., New Boston, Ohio 45662. A gathering of friends will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Crosslink Community Church Building Fund in John's name. Online condolences may be shared at www.DWSwickNelsonFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Diddle
ac
June 1, 2024
still think of you everyday uncle John. I miss you so so much. There has been so much I wish I could tell you, love you always and your forever in my heart
Gary Diddle
October 10, 2017
Will always love and miss you my nephew. Rest in peace with the lord.
Dimitrius Greene
October 5, 2017
Our Condolences to The Diddle Family , We Pray for Your Family . Norma & Dimitrius Greene
October 3, 2017
I am thinking of you all, you have been in my heart and prayers. This is so tragic. Much love! Angie
Becky Sonner
September 30, 2017
Prayers for the family!
Anthony Hunter
September 30, 2017
You made the VIPSS team better. We will miss you until we meet again
Bev Linn
September 29, 2017
Praying for your family
Beverly Linn
September 29, 2017
I am so so sorry that this has happened to your family. Mackenzie was in my class last year, my heart grieves for her and her siblings, She LOVED her daddy! I pray that God would surround your family with peace and comfort
September 29, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope that you can find comfort from God in this hard time. I will keep your family in my prayers.
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