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David Riddick Obituary
Dr. Riddick graduated from Randolph-Macon College, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Kappa Alpha. He graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School in 1966 and was inducted into the Medical Honor Society, AOA, and the Raven Society. After medical school, he began his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital. From 1968 to 1970, he served with the Public Health branch of the Armed Forces in the Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health. Afterwards, he returned to UVA Medical Center to complete his training in Internal Medicine and a fellowship specializing in Hematology and Oncology. He began his medical practice with Medical Specialists in Richmond, Va. in 1974.
Dr. Riddick was greatly revered by his colleagues and hospital staff and will be remembered as an incredibly experienced and caring physician. His empathy and listening skills won the hearts of his patients and families alike as they dealt with the difficult circumstances of terminal illnesses. Seeing the need for a palliative approach to his terminal patients, he founded the Hospice of Central Virginia. Located in Retreat Hospital, the inpatient hospice opened in 1984 with Dr. Riddick as Medical Director.
In retirement, he applied the same boundless energy to a number of hobbies, which included painting, fishing, spiritual studies, reading, traveling and also became a Master Gardener. He enjoyed many trips abroad with his wife and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered for his immense intelligence, dry wit and tenacity for any project he undertook.
A private memorial in his honor will be held in the near future.
The family asks that contributions be made in his name and sent to the Hospice of Central Virginia.
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Susy Bork Meyer
January 18, 2026
There are no words to adequately describe my appreciation & respect for Dr Riddick. In 1976, when my husband Ed, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he was 36 &. I was 31. We had a 4 year old child.
Dr Riddick was able to advise us of the seriousness of the disease, as well as how short the survival time could be. And yet, he also left us with hope & encouragement. My husband lasted 11 months, which at the time was considered rather amazing. Dr Riddick's compassion, along with his expertise was truly a gift for which I will ever be thankful. God bless you Dr Riddick, as you have richly blessed your patients & their families.
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Marge Brandel
August 8, 2023
I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Riddick's passing. Dr. Riddick was my oncologist when it was found that I had breast cancer in 1998. Having lost my mother to the disease, it was a difficult diagnosis to receive. My surgeon Dr. Davis, recommended him as he too had been his patient. Dr. Riddick visited me while I was in the hospital after surgery. He proved to be a wonderful doctor and gave much needed advice that has helped me through all these many years. My sympathies go out to the family who knew and loved him so dearly.
Jennifer Goldman
August 14, 2022
For all family of Dr. Riddick. Please feel my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I was his patient in Richmond and Dr. Riddick saved my life in 1999 when he treated me for breast cancer. He was always so positive with me, and the only times I felt confident about my survival were after my visits with him. He "taught" me how to control the "cancer cloud". He was an amazing man. I know many will miss him. I send you prayers and love for your loss.
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