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Earl C. Riddick Sr.

Earl Riddick Obituary

EARL CALVIN RIDDICK, SR. (Age 73)
Departed this life Monday, January 16, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife, Yvonne and his four children, Earl Jr., Eugene, James and Rena'. Also survived by his five grandchildren and three siblings. On Monday, January 23, 2012, friends may visit the family from 9 a.m. until service time, 11 a.m. at Walker Memorial Baptist Church, 2020 13th St., NW, Washington, DC. Interment will be at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 20, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Earl Riddick

18 Entries

Carolyn T Matthews

January 16, 2025

Earl was the residential go to fix it man. Always smiling, joking, or just being who he was. God keep him in His care.

CAROLYN T MATTHEWS

January 14, 2024

Aside from being a jack of all trades he was kind, funny, and very spiritual. I miss him changing or fixing a lock or TV.

CAROLYN T MATTHEWS

January 14, 2023

Earl Riddick was the jack of all trades in our community and beyond. Always joking and smiling. I call him the TV Guru. Also a church going man.

CAROLYN T MATTHEWS

January 14, 2022

I miss his joking and being the all around handy man.

Carolyn Matthews

January 14, 2021

He was funny, talented and could fix almost anything. In all the years I knew Earl he never changed. More importantly I miss his smile and his kindness to our neighborhood. God care for him until we are all together again.

CAROLYN MATTHEWS

January 14, 2020

The best all around handy man any neighborhood would be proud to have.

joyce ann williams

January 23, 2012

i will so miss earl! he was always a ray of sunshine who lit up a room as soon as he entered. WMBC family has lost one of its shining stars. my sincere condolences to the entire riddick family.

Everlena Ewing

January 23, 2012

We were sorry to hear about the passing of Earl. He will be truly truly missed,He was a great man kept you lauging all the time.Someone that you could always count on. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of grief.

Al & Beverly Johnson

January 22, 2012

Mr. Earl will truly be missed, he was a dear friend and great locksmith. When he was asked to remove locks from numerous laptops at AARP he did not hesitate to take on the task. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Charlene McKinnon

January 22, 2012

To our DC family. How sorry we were to hear of Earl's passing. He always kept us laughing and was a joy to be around. May God bless you and may you forever cherish your memories.
Love to you all.
Charlene Pitts McKinnon and your Buffalo family

maragret wilson

January 22, 2012

To the Riddick family you have our deepest sympathy for the passing of cousin Earl, he was a true friend to the familys and when every you needed something he would answer the call we will all keep you in our prayers. your family Margaret, Maria, Renee.and others.

SONNY COVINGTON

January 22, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 22, 2012

January 21, 2012
To MY EXTENDED FAMILY;
We were totally stunned to hear of Earl's passing. We won't ever forget his comical, beautiful disposition he displayed at all times. He would come to our home in Maryland and D.C. to install locks and while there, he would partake of a hot delicious meal and stay and chat afterwards. We never saw a dark side of him, always cheerful and cracking a joke.
We will truly miss him, but we do pray that God will grant each of you the inner strength to go on and forever hold his memories dear in your hearts.
We love you and we will continue to pray for you. Due to the weather, we are sorry that we won't be able to be with you at this time. Give your mom a big hug and kiss for us.
Timothy & Joyce A. Benjamin ( Mrs.B)
Greenville, North Carolina

East Capitol Gardens

January 21, 2012

The East Capitol Gardens Coop extend our deepest sympathy to the Riddick family. Mr. Earl's presence and service will truly be missed.

Gail and Jerry

January 21, 2012

The Arrington-Jones family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Riddick family. I met Earl while a member of the choir when Sean Deveaux was the music director and he and Ms. Geraldine quickly became friends with me during my time at Walker.

May God grant you peace and comfort during this time and the days ahead.

Elton & Norma Conner

January 20, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.

Carolyn Matthews

January 20, 2012

Earl was always the goto man for fixing TVs', locks,or any gadget that you had that was not working. He always had a smile and love for hid dear wife. For years Earl always said his wife would out live him. Gode bless and keep you in His arms.

Dionne Draper

January 20, 2012

To my extended family (Pookie, Kevin, Jimmie & Angie),

May God bless you all during this difficult time and always. Know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. We became friends almost 40 years ago but who would think are families were that close that our father's would leave this earth on the same day/date 6 years apart.

Love you all
May God bless you and heaven smile upon you.

Dionne D. Draper

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