J. D. Riddle

(From Ferry Funeral Home)

James Doyle “J.D.” Riddle, 96, Bronaugh, MO passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. J.D. was born June 20, 1922 in Stonewall, OK to John Henry and Exia Pearl (McGlasson) Riddle. J

J.D. grew up in the Purdy and Cassville area and graduated high school there. He served in the United States Army during WWII as an Infantry Unit Commander. J.D. was awarded a Bronze Star from the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Following his time in the service he returned home and attended college. J.D. taught school in various places including Bronaugh and Nevada. For a time he also served as Deputy Sheriff for Vernon County. He resided in Bronaugh all of his adult life and was a member of Bronaugh Baptist Church.

Survivors include nephews, Roger McCoy, Carthage, MO, Jon McCoy, Carthage, Michael McCoy, Carthage, Loyd Henry Wilson, Carl Junction, MO; niece, Cheryle Kennedy, Springfield, MO; several great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews; and special friends Ann and Gary Loudermilk, Bronaugh. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Emil Riddle, Johnnie Riddle, Herschel Riddle; and three sisters, Irma Knickerbacker, Nadene Wilson, Lujean McCoy.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Butterfield, MO. Friends may call from 1-4:00 p.m. on Sunday and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday at Ferry Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to Bronaugh High School Scholarship Fund in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

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