Donald Mark Riddle
February 24, 1959 ~ January 30, 2006
Resided in:
Hendersonville, NC
Donald Mark Riddle, 46, of 48 Crabapple Circle, Hendersonville, died Monday, January 30, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital.
Mr. Riddle was born in Waco, TX, and was a son of the late Ray Riddle and Sue Cart Riddle. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Alan Riddle. He was employed as a Quality Assurance Technician with Tyco Electronics.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Bartlett “Patty” Riddle; one daughter, Lauren Elise Riddle, and one son, Stephen Mark Riddle, both of the home; his step-mother, Virginia Riddle, and a brother, Tim Riddle and his wife, Leah, of Weaverville.
Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Wade Zachary and Frank Hawley officiating.
His family will receive friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mark Riddle Memorial Fund, c/o Patricia Riddle at Asheville Savings Bank 10 S. Tunnel Rd. Asheville, NC 28805.
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Tim, I am so terribly sorry to hear about your brother. I just want you to know and Patty and the children also, that I hold you all close in prayer. Remeber God is a God of compassion and strength, rely on Him and he will see you through.
Love,
Lisa
To the family of Mark, my deepest sympathy to the family. I worked with Mark at CII and he was an inspiration to work with. God Bless and comfort each one. Dianna
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless
Hello Pattie and the children. I am sorry to learn about Mark’s passing. Our prayers are with you all. Isaac & Abigail Owolabi.
Mark was a special person, whom we know is now resting with God. We wish for peace for Patty and the children.
You will be missed, Mark.
We rejoice with you in the bittersweet knowledge that Mark’s long battle is finally won, the ultimate healing has taken place, and he is in the presence of our Lord. Keep faith, for the Holy Spirit will strengthen and encourage you as you lean on Him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May you find peace and comfort in the days to come.
Love,
Deb & James
We will always love Mark…and the example he gave to us of faith, love, and peace. The Lord bless and keep you and cause His face to shine upon you with peace. love, the Biddix family
Patty, Lauren, and Stephen,
You all have always held a special place in our heart. We have fond memories of Mark and the joy he brought through song and praise. We love you all and have you all in our prayers. May the peace of God fill you all and give you strength.
Patty and family, I have known and worked with Mark for more than 15 years. He was and exemplary person. He was an inspiration to us. He lived his faith. Mark is rejoicing now with Jesus. God bless you. Jane Hammond
Patty, Lauren and Stephen: Our prayers and thoughts are with you all, Mark was a wonderful man, he truly loved God and it always showed in everything he did. He will always be remembered and loved because of his love for the Lord and his family. Please know we are there with you all in thoughts and prayers. Love Bob and Pat Samara
Patty, Lauren and Stephen: My thoughts and prayers are with you guys, I am sorry I am unable to be there in person, but I am there in spirit. Mark was a wonderful friend, husband and father, you all have always been close to my heart, I am reminded of all the happy times we have shared through the years. Mark always had a nice word to speak and his love and commitment to you Patty was admired by many. His love for the Lord and his family showed in his daily walk. His life was a blessing to others and he will be missed daily. Love you all, Stephanie Samara
Patty:
Audrey and I were saddened to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you, the kids and your family.
Patty, Lauren and Stephen,
Please know how very sorry I am to hear of your loss of Mark. I will always remember his kind and gentle spirit and appreciate his many talents. We are praying for you and trust the Holy Spirit to bring you comfort during this time.
In His Love and Prayers, Melody and Chelsey Huey
Tim,
I know this is a very hard time for you and all of your family. My thoughts have been and will continue to be with you, your sister-in-law, and her children. I also know that God will be with each of you and see you through all that every day brings.
Margie
To Mark’s family,
I was saddened to learn of Mark’s passing. As a friend of both Mark and his brother Tim from those long-ago high school days and as a frequent visitor to his parents’ home in Black Mountain, I can attest that Mark truly was one of the good guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
As one of Marks Co-workers, I will sorely miss him as all of us who worked at Tyco will as well.
I worked with Mark for several years at CII.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Debbie Peterson
Mark’s faith and courage during his illness served him well and are an inspiration that I will deeply miss during our daily work together. May his great influences and friendship live on in all of our lives.
Mike & Martha Baldwin
Tim and family,
This has been a long struggle and I’m sure Mark knew and appreciated your support and prayers as he faced this tragic illness. You were a good brother to Alan and I know to Mark as well. Thank you for the model of strength and faith you’ve shown through this long valley of shadows. And, for keeping the class aware of Mark’s journey.
Wayne Jewsbury
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this tremdous loss. Mark was an inspiration to us all.Ken and I both worked with Mark at CII/ Tyco and he will be missed very much. God Bless you all, Ken and Suzanne Allen
Patti, Lauren, Steven
Please know that we want to do whatever we can to help you. Our prayer is that God’s presence & peace will be felt in every area of your lives. We love you.
Tim and Leah,
Phil and I are so sorry for your loss. You both are in our prayers. May God’s love bring you strength and peace.
Dear Tim,
I was stunned and deeply saddened when Dad called with the news about Mark. I am so very sorry. You have endured more loss than one person should have to. Please extend our condolences to Mark’s family as well. He was such a special, gentle person, I know they have to be special people too.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patti, Lauren and Stephen,
We are so sorry for your lost! Mark was a very special and godly person. He always had a kind word and a smile for everybody. We pray for the peace of God to comfort you and keep you.
Dear Patty and children,
I am so sorry to learn of the death of Mark. I only heard today at the prayer group. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. I pray that you will find peace and comfort in the arms of Jesus. May the Lord give you the strength you need on this difficult journey.
Sincerely, Allie Sawyer
Patty and Children,
Mark’s faith and courage and determination during his illness touched me in a way I will always remenber. I worked with Mark closely in Quality called him my Little Brother. Mark sure was an inspiration to all of us at CII and Tyco. May God give you the strengh you need for you and your children at this time.
We are so sorry to hear the news about Mark. Our prayers are with the family. He has always been a great man of God and we feel blessed to have shared just a small part of his life.
I will always be touched by the thought of Mark’s smile. It was there every morning to greet us and will be greatly missed by all. May the strength of God’s word give you the courage to endure and heal.
Jeannie Edwards
Co-Worker/Tyco
Dear Patty, Lauren, and Stephen’?My prayers are with you and the family. I will miss Mark greatly. As you know, Mark was one of my best friends. His example made me a better person over the years. The world is a better place because of Mark. A piece of him will live within me always.
Patty, Lauren and Stephen,
We are deeply saddened by Mark’s passing. He was such a wonderful person. We pray that God will strengthen and comfort you all during this time.
I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Mark at CII/Tyco. My prayer go out to you and your family.
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MARK WAS A SPECIAL PERSON YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS.
There are no words, only the hope and trust we all have in our Saviour, Christ Jesus. Please know you are loved.
Sue
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We worked with Mark at CII/Tyco and he was a wonderful person. His faith and courage is an inspiration to us all. May God give you the strength you need in your time of healing.
Dear Tim and family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. Please know he’ll continue to live in our memories. In my mind, we’ll always be battling on the basketball court at Ridgecrest or sledding down the treacherous hills near your old home in Black Mountain.
God bless,
Dale McElrath
Dear Patty, Lauren, Steve; Tim & Leah; the rest of his Family, and to all of Mark’s Friends,
I am so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. It’s been three years since I left Tyco and moved to the West Coast.
Mark was a wonderful man: I enjoyed working with him, and was blessed to be in his presence. He had a strength of character that is uncommon in this day and age.
My heart and prayers go out to all of you.
Patty & Children,
We were shocked to hear of Mark’s passing. He was such a wonderful person and so gifted, we remember his soft, gentle & kind spirit. I know that you & your family will miss him greatly. Larry & I are remembering you in prayer. We know that this is a very difficult time.