Robert Lee Riddle's Obituary
Obituary of Robert Lee Riddle
Mr. Robert Lee Riddle of Gumboro, DE passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Nanticoke Hospital. He was 77 years old.
Mr. Riddle was born in Seaford, DE on October 8, 1942 to the late David and Virginia Huskins Riddle. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife Betty Lou Riddle in 2016 and a son, Robert Lee Riddle, Jr. in 2000 as well as several of his siblings.
Robert retired from Suburban Propane after approximately twenty years of service where he worked as a mechanic. He also worked at Selbyville Ford Tractor as a mechanic in his younger years. Robert was also a poultry and livestock farmer. He enjoyed Wilson's Auction and livestock auctions. He loved Sunday Dinners and shopping.
He is survived by two sons, Steve Riddle (Lori) and Jimmy Riddle (Michelle) all of Millsboro, DE. He also leaves behind eight siblings, Cindy, Linda, Hazel, Yvonne, Dorothy, Vivian, Glen and Allan as well as six grandchildren: Hillary Sellers (Brett); Bobbi Jo Tice (Jason); Ryan Riddle; Zachary Riddle (Tiffany)' Adam Riddle (Jessica) and Dylan Riddle along with eleven great grandchildren, David, Savannah, Karrigan, Aubree, Parker, Kenliegh, Kaylee, Chase, Spencer, Hayley and Lukas.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 20, 2019 at John 21 Ministries, 32852 Sussex Hwy, Laurel, DE 19956.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Meals on Wheels, 546 S. Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947.
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