Charles Leslie Riddle

Charles Leslie Riddle, 72 of Van Buren, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Alma. He was born July 24, 1953 in Brinkley, Arkansas. Charlie, retired from USA Truck, and was an active and proud member of First Baptist Church Van Buren.

Charlie, loved to watch the Razorbacks, and enjoyed traveling and seeing new places.

He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Riddle; and his first wife, Rebecca Riddle.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Riddle; a son, Matthew Riddle and his wife Renee; three stepsons, Jason Roe, Wesley Roe, and Colby Roe; his mother, Margie Riddle; a sister, Tracy Reid; a brother, Frank Riddle, and thirteen grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at First Baptist Church Van Buren, with interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Edwards Van Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Pallbearers will be Jason Roe, Wesley Roe, Colby Roe, Cody Mahar, Dan Deffenbaugh, and Bill Gentry.

The family will visit with friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.