Robert Ward Riddle

Robert (Bob) Ward Riddle, 92, of Victoria, passed away April 16, 2016. He was born September 5, 1923 in Burkburnett, TX to the late James Dana and Dennis Bernice Ward Riddle. Robert served during WWII and was a POW for one year in a German prison camp. He retired after 37 years from Mobil Oil Corporation which included 3 years overseas for Mobil Corp International. Bob was a member of Northside Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and participated in mission building programs. Bob was known as an avid outdoorsman and storyteller. He loved the Lord and shared his strong faith with all those he encountered.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Margaret “Pat” Jane Riddle; sons, Jimmy Riddle (Phyllis) of College Station and Steven Riddle (Janie) of Ganado; step-daughter, Tami Brown (Brian) of Tallahassee, FL; step-son, Rusty Garrett (Ann) of Waco; sister, Dana Goff (Jim) of Wichita Falls; grandchildren, Rachelle Smith of Chicago, IL, Rebecca Riddle of Ivor, VA, Jesse Riddle (Shelly) of Ganado, Jerome Riddle (Cielle) of Bryan, Kyle Riddle of Victoria; step-grandchildren, Will Garrett of Turkey, Collin Brown of Naples, FL, Drew Brown of Tallahassee, FL and great-grandchildren, Madison and Ryan Riddle.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Bobbie Jo Thompson Riddle; parents; sister, Betty Mills and brother, Allen Riddle.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from 1-2 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapel with funeral services to begin at 2 p.m. in the Chapel with Pastor Mickey Ewing officiating. Burial will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita.

Pallbearers will be his grandchildren and step-grandchildren.

Honorary pallbearers are his Brightwater Caregivers.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to your local hospice.