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Phillip “Ray” Riddle Jr. Obituary
Ray was born March 3, 1952, in Sanford, N.C. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Ray was a loving son, husband, brother, father, and grandfather "Papa". He was an auto technician for more than 25 years. He loved the beach, bowling and being with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Tina Riddle, of the home; children, Michael Riddle (Susie) and Shane Riddle, all of Castle Hayne, and Robin Barfield (Billy) and Amanda Beavers, all of Wilmington; five grandchildren, Madison, Brandon, Hunter, Hannah and Elijah; mother, Myrtle Walker (Clarence) of Burlington,; brother, Jimmy Riddle (Jamey) of Greensboro; and numerous nieces and nephews. His father, Michael Odell Walker, preceded him in death.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at Andrews Market Street Chapel. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Randy Speight officiating. The interment will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ray's name may be made to American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, P. O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Nancy Rivera
August 17, 2010
my thoughts and prayers are with you guys.Ray was a great man. he will be missed. Nancy Rivera
Dondi Pace
August 16, 2010
I knew Ray thru his daughter at Wrightsboro and Luna, his mom in law. My prayers and sympathy to the family. God will strengthen you thru hope and God's people encouraging you. Bless you!
Debbie Ward
August 16, 2010
Tina and family, our thoughts are with you and all. We know you all are strong. Ray will be missed but our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charlie and Debbie Ward, and family
Ronnie Batchelor
August 16, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
He will be miss by all who knew him.
God bless all.
Bonnie Pearson
August 16, 2010
Myrtle and Jimmy,I am so sorry to hear about Ray. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Love to you both. Bonnie Wagoner Pearson Burlington NC
Maria Sharpe
August 16, 2010
It was an honor to know Ray. He was such a sweet caring person. You can see the wonderful legecy he has left behind by all the loved ones in his life. He loved each and every one of you dearly. Tina, Michael, Shane, Robin, Amanda, I pray God will comfort you with all the many beautiful memories you had with him.
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