James C. “Jim” Riddle
James C. “Jim” Riddle, 90, of Mercer Street Extension, Harrisville, passed away Saturday at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot.
Born on July 8, 1926, in Grove City, James was the son of the late Charles A. and Edna Cokain Riddle.
James graduated in 1944 from Grove City High School and after graduation joined the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He married his beloved wife, Doris “Dori” Bovard Riddle on Oct. 25, 1958; she survives and lives in Harrisville.
Jim loved watching football and baseball, especially the Steelers and the Pirates. He loved to hunt with his beagles as well as fish. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and American Legion Post 852. Jim was Protestant.
In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by his sister, Charlene McCullough of Sharpsville; his aunt, Sophia Riddle of Wesley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by two sons, Brian Riddle in January and Rodney Riddle in June 2009. He also was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles “Les,” Donald and Lynn Riddle; and one sister, Mary Rose.
RIDDLE — Family and friends of James C. “Jim” Riddle, who died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, are welcome from 1 to 3:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Jamison Funeral Home, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville.A service will be at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Lester A. Rowan, pastor at the Wayside Community Church, officiating.Full military honors will be given by the V.E.T.S. honor guard.Interment will be private.Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.jamisonfuneralhome.com.
