Celebrating the life of
Roy Lee Riddick
June 26, 1924 - October 15, 2012
Roy Lee Riddick, 88, died October 15, 2012. He was born in Manatee County, Florida, resided in Savannah, Georgia, and died in Huntsville, Alabama.
Mr. Riddick is survived by his wife of 69 years, Grace Betts Riddick; three daughters, Sharon Burks, Janet Cockerham, and Ginger Hamlett, all of Huntsville, Alabama; his sister, Gail Widner, of Lyons, Georgia, nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. His fourth daughter, Carol Wardlaw, died in 1994. Mr. Riddick served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1954 with a degree in Forestry, and retired from Union Camp Paper Corporation in 1985.
A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwich Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
To The Riddick Family, In loving memory of a wonderful person. We knew 'Mr. RL' as next door neighbors and became friends with him and 'Ms. Grace'; He had a heart of Gold and We are proud to have known him. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow; and may you have wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Sincerely, George and Sherrie Schwarz
- Sherrie Schwarz, Savannah, GA
I really enjoyed the time that I worked with Roy, and enjoyed and still benefit from the friendship, experience and knowledge he shared with me, for many years. God Bless and Keep Roy.
- Harold Rozier, Blackshear, GA
R.L. was a wonderful man and he will be missed. It was always a pleasure coming to church and seeing and talking with him and Gracie. He was always wonderful to me and my husband. He is in a much better place now and he has no more suffering.
- Paula & Mike Reinitz, Savannah, GA
To The Riddick Family, In loving memory of a wonderful person. We knew 'Mr. RL' as next door neighbors and became friends with him and 'Ms. Grace'; He had a heart of Gold and We are proud to have known him. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow; and may you have wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Sincerely, George and Sherrie Schwarz
- Sherrie Schwarz, Savannah, GA
I really enjoyed the time that I worked with Roy, and enjoyed and still benefit from the friendship, experience and knowledge he shared with me, for many years. God Bless and Keep Roy.
- Harold Rozier, Blackshear, GA
R.L. was a wonderful man and he will be missed. It was always a pleasure coming to church and seeing and talking with him and Gracie. He was always wonderful to me and my husband. He is in a much better place now and he has no more suffering.
- Paula & Mike Reinitz, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
