Marion James Edward Riddle, 69, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009 in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville.
James was bon January 29, 1940 in Piggott, Arkansas the son of Paul & Frankie (Ray) Riddle. He married Doris Vhlewald on April 19, 1972 in East St. Louis and she survives in Marion.
He was a graduate of Mooseheart, Illinois High School.
In addition to his wife James is survived by:
Daughters:
Cheryl Miller of St. Louis, Missouri
Effie Crain of Benton
Son James Allen of Stirtz
Step-Son Bryan Liska
Four Grandchildren
One Great Grandchild
Five Sisters:
Rose Lucille Jones and husband Donald of Gun Barrel City, Texas
Linda Sue Stillwell of Carbondale
Patty Ann Aikman of Marion
Betty Yvonne Springsteid and husband Dan of Mistaken, Michigan
Mary Ann Planinc of Marion
Brother Robert Ashby and wife Debbie of Berryville, Arkansas
Several nieces and nephews
Preceded by his Parents
Funeral services will be Monday, October 19, 2009 at 11 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Eugene Bloodworth officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 9 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.