Cecil L Riddle

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 2pm at McEwen Funeral Service, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Mangum Riddle, who he lovingly cared for during her final years; their infant daughter, Carolyn Levern Riddle; five brothers, Bruce (Helen) Riddle, William Louis (Vivian) Riddle, Stacy Riddle, Clyde (Mary) Riddle, Thomas (Julia) Riddle and his sister, Joyce (Ronald) Riddle Martin.

Cecil is survived by his daughters Cecilia (Steve) Poovey of Cedar Grove, NC, Susan (Tim) Morris of Landrum, SC, and Sara (Carlos) Toscano of Charlotte NC; grandchildren Ronda (Kelly) Williams, Justin (Dusty) Morris, Jason Poovey, Cory Morris, and Kyle (Bailey) Toscano; great-grandchildren Kendall Williams, Jack, Rebecca, Caleb, and Carter Morris, Andrew Poovey, and Herbert and Sebastian Toscano. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Barbara Riddle.

Cecil served his country in the Army National Guard from June 1948 – June 1957. He worked for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company beginning as a Produce Clerk, advancing to Area Supervisor, Purchasing, and Management over a 40-year career, retiring in 1989. He also enjoyed his time serving as a head usher at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte. During his retirement years, he was very proud of the tax service he provided to many clients who remain friends.

Cecil served his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in churches in Durham, Raleigh, and Charlotte, NC as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and on various committees. He was the first to welcome a visitor and lovingly cared and prayed for every need of the church family. Over the years, he participated in mission trips to Chile, England, Hawaii, and Brazil. After fifty-plus years of service at Eastern Hills Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC, he found membership closer to home at Independence Hill Baptist Church, Huntersville. His family is very grateful for the many members of IHBC who lovingly visited and cared for him during his final years. Cecil spent his final four years at The Laurels of Highland Creek, where he was loved by all the staff and residents, who lovingly referred to him as the “Mayor”. He was always there to welcome new residents, visit those who were sick, and participate in all activities. His family wishes to thank all staff and residents for their love and support during his final years.

In lieu of flowers, it was Cecil’s wish that any remembrance be directed to the mission offering/program at Independence Hill Baptist Church, 10220 Independence Hill Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078 or to Hospice at VIA Health Partners, 7845 Little Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28226.