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Rev. Ralph Holley Riddle

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Rev. Ralph Holley Riddle - BEAUFORT, SC - Rev. Ralph Holley Riddle, passed away May 17, 2009. Survivors: wife, Rosalyn "Rosie" Godshall Riddle; son, Richard Scott Riddle; and other relatives. Visitation: 6-8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral: 2pm Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church. Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery. Anderson Funeral Home Savannah Morning News May 19, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News on May 19, 2009.

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Leslie Colleran-Kemp

May 25, 2009

Mrs. Riddle,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time. Pastor Riddle was a huge part of my childhood, as my grandmother always took us to church in Beaufort and it brings back fond memories. He will be missed.

Brenda Colleran

May 22, 2009

Dear Mrs Riddle,

I have often thought of you and Pastor Riddle over the years and want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Pastor Riddle was such a part of our lives when our children were growing up that he will never be forgotten.

May 21, 2009

Dear Rosie,
May God's amazing love comfort you and Richard during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.

Patti Roberts, Lancaster,SC

Benjamin Roberts

May 21, 2009

Dear Rosie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Pastor Riddle as a man of deep faith and compassion. I am particularly greatful for his support as I looked toward ministry. I will be ordained a priest in a few weeks. Be assured of my prayers.

Lucky Moore

May 21, 2009

Rosie and Richard,
My deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. Pastor Riddle was such an incredible person. I always enjoyed our chats when I would come for summer visits. Pastor Riddle holds a special place in my memories of Beaufort.
Lucky Moore Wiesbaden, Germany

Wayne and Ja'net Edgin

May 20, 2009

Rosie and Richard. Wayne and I just heard of your loss. We are so sorry we didn't make it to Bft during your time of need. Word did not travel quick enough. Please know that you are both in our thoughts and prayers. Love Ja'net and Wayne Edgin

Larry & Karen Velasquez

May 20, 2009

Paul and Elaine,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God richly bless and comfort you during this time of sorrow.

Don Coffin

May 20, 2009

When I attended the Central Christian Church doing the late 70's and 80's Ralph was a participant in the Consolidated Ministerial Assn. I was blessed in knowing him and will have the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Calvin & Sandi Jordan

May 20, 2009

Rosie,
Calvin and I just learned and are shocked at your loss of Ralph.You and your family are in our prayers.

Mike Williamson

May 20, 2009

Rosie,
Cindy and I are saddened to hear about Ralph's death. We cherish our times of fellowship and worship with Ralph and you at Augsburg. May God bless you and Richard always.

Jim Sheldon

May 20, 2009

I am sorry to hear of the death of Ralph. We were seminary classmates and during our first year at Southern Seminary we were rommates. My sympathy and prayers to you Rosie and Richard.
Jim and Marcia Sheldon Pittsford, NY

James Colwell

May 20, 2009

Pastor Riddle was kind and gentile man and man of grat wisdom and caring. He will be greatly missed. Rosie and Richard you will be our thoughts and prayers for the days to come. God bless you, and the family.

the Colwell family.

roger holley

May 19, 2009

Pastor Ralph touched the lives of so many-It was a honor to have worshipped with him-Rosie and Richard, know you are always in our prayers-God bless you

Paul Drafts

May 19, 2009

I was shocked to hear of Ralph's departure.He was my father's protege. He delivered the homily at my father's funeral. He will always hold a special place in our thoughts and hearts. May the Good Lord bless you, the family,in our sorrow and keep you in His care.

May 19, 2009

Rosie and RIchard, we were so sorry to hear about Pator Riddle's death. He has always had a special place in our hearts. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Helen McCullough and Beth Bozard

Lorraine Milark

May 19, 2009

Rosie and Richard, Bill and I have you in our prayers. Ralph was a huge part of our lives and the lives of all our children.He was a wonderful friend!

May 19, 2009

Rosie,
I was so sorry to hear of Ralph's death.
I just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and you are in my prayers.
Love ya,
Suzette McGowan Porth

Marilyn Coleman

May 19, 2009

Rosie,
We are so srry to learn of Ralph's death.
I will be thinking of you and your family.
May God be with you.
Love,
Marilyn Coleman

Ted Hite

May 19, 2009

We are very sorry. May God Bless you all and keep you in his care.

Ted, Angela, Allisa, and Corby Hite (CFD)

Nell Rose

May 19, 2009

Rosie and Richard, Please know that you and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I have wonderful memories of Pastor Riddle and his compassion to my mother during her illness when you were at Mt. Olivet. He was always so caring and kind. God Bless you in the days ahead with strength and courage. With love and prayers.

Kathy Riddle

May 19, 2009

I'm so sorry. I didn't know him as well, but he was certainly a fixture in this family and will be missed.

Virginia Spano

May 19, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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