| Bernard Gene Riddle, 80 of Walker WV, formerly of
Laurel MD, passed away April 10, 2014 at
Worthington Manor.
He was born October 28, 1933 in Grantsville a
son of the late Willie Paul and Hazel Wilmoth
Riddle.
Bernard attended Calhoun County Schools and
had served in the United States Army from 1955-
1964.
In Laurel, Bernard owned and operated The
Riddle Excavating Company.
He was an avid Equestrian since childhood and
was a licensed trainer for thoroughbred race
horses. He loved the outdoors and in earlier
years, he liked to go fishing.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years
Barbara Misenhiemer Riddle of Walker; and his
daughter, Pamela Jean Riddle (Samuel "Sam"
Meyers) of Vienna; 5 sisters, Louise Riddle
Breeden (Tom) of Boyds MD, Lois Riddle
Johnson of Walker, Catherine Riddle Hupp of
Elizabeth, Pansy Riddle Civitello (Clarence)
of Parkersburg and Janet Riddle Johnson
(Steve) of Rockport and several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by a brother Marion Paul Riddle; and a
sister, Hope Batson.
His ashes will be
interred at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Calhoun
County at the convenience of the family.
Kimes
Funeral Home of Parkersburg is assisting the family.
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