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Ralph Milton Riddle

July 21, 2010 By Hall-Wynne Leave a Condolence

Mr. Ralph Milton Riddle, 99, died July 21, 2010 in his Sanford Road home, surrounded by his family.

Born March 13, 1911 in Chatham County, Mr. Riddle was one of thirteen children born to Luther John Riddle and Bertha Farrell Riddle. He was a lifelong member of Hanks Chapel United Church of Christ, where he was very active in various capacities, including serving as a deacon and also as a choir member for over 60 years. Mr. Riddle was employed 44 years at Chatham Mills, where he retired as superintendent. He was also active in the Pittsboro community serving on the Town of Pittsboro Board, as a Mason in the Columbus Lodge, and on the Board of First Bank.

Mr. Riddle is survived by his daughters, Sara R. Petty Snyder of Raleigh, Peggy R. Hackney and husband Archie, of Pittsboro, and Millie R. Harding and husband Wallace, of Apex; a sister, Foy R. Mann of Pittsboro; his grandchildren, Ralph Petty, Chris Petty and wife Jennifer, Kelly Petty Webster and husband Cecil, Joshua Riddle Petty, Donnie Wayne Hackney, and Annie Lucille Harding; and great-grandchildren, Jessica Clowar, Christopher Luke Petty, and Cecil Ryan Webster, Jr. Mr. Riddle was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Pattishall Riddle, his parents, son-in-law, Edward McBane Petty, and eleven brothers and sisters.

The service to celebrate Mr. Riddle’s life will be conducted by Pastor Bob Wachs and Pastor Ray Gooch at 11:00 am Saturday at Hanks Chapel United Church of Christ. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 6 – 8 pm Friday at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home in Pittsboro.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Hanks Chapel UCC Piano and Organ Fund, c/o Hanks Chapel United Church of Christ, PO Box 366, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hallwynne.com, select “Obituaries”.

Arrangements for Mr. Riddle are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service and Cremation of Pittsboro.

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  1. Carrie Keck

    July 22, 2010 at 12:00 am

    He is walking with the angles.

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  2. Dan Riddle

    July 23, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Sara, Peggy and Millie, you have lost a wonderful man and I am certain a great father. Wasn’t it wonderful to have him with us so many years.

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  3. Mitzi Poe Scarlett

    July 23, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Sara, Peggy and Millie, What a special man your Dad is….I will never forget the Sunday my Dad had a heart attack in church and your Dad immediately took my Dad to the hospital. He was always giving and the most gracious man, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Love Mitzi

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  4. Charles L. Thomas

    July 23, 2010 at 12:00 am

    With deepest sympathy for your loss
    of one who had such a long and well lived life.

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  5. Anita Walker

    July 23, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Dear Family of Ralph,
    Just got Sarah’s message today
    2:30 Friday.
    I write with tears welling up as I think of my last visit with him…it was wonderful, as was every visit. I SO wish I had known of his death earlier, because I would have made plans to come. He will live in my heart and I know yours too, as long as we have breath. I love and admire him tremendously, like few men I have known. Keep in touch. Love, prayers and gratitude for such a RICH person, Ralph Riddle.
    Nita Walker

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  6. JO WIRTZ SERBIAK

    July 23, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I REMEMBER MR. RIDDLE VERY WELL. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY.

    JO WIRTZ SERBIAK

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  7. colby tilley

    July 23, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Peggy and Millie,
    I was sorry to hear about your dad. I will always remember his smiles and kind words he had for me while living in Pittsboro. I know he touched many lives, and all of us are better because of him.

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  8. Paula Miller

    July 24, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I am thinking of you. Mr. Riddle was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. I feel honored to have had the priviledge to know him and to be his doctor.

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  9. Tommy Myatt

    July 24, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I remember very well meeting Mr. Riddle years ago on a visit to his home with my very good friend Chris Petty grandson. A very special man that sincerely cared and loved people as well as being an unforgettable soul. Our condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. Rest in peace and God is certainly with you.

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  10. Madelyn Farrell Mann

    July 24, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Ralph was such a great man. I loved to listen to all of his stories about the Farrell/Riddle family. I will miss him lots.

    Madelyn Farrell Mann

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  11. Pam Arthurs McCormick

    July 29, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I was so very sorry to hear about Mr. Riddle. He was such a kind, gentle man. My dad thought the world of him, as did everyone who ever knew him. My sympathies go out to you and to our communnity over the loss of this fine gentleman.

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  12. Van R. Finch

    July 30, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Peggy and family,

    Sorry I didn’t make it to the funeral. I did not know Mr. Riddle
    had passed away until Monday of this
    week. My thoughts and prayers are
    with you and your family.

    Van

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  13. William and Laurie Pattishall

    August 3, 2010 at 12:00 am

    God bless this wonderful Man. We will all deeply miss him .

    Reply

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