Wallace Lee Riddle, 91, of Durant, Okla., passed away on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 at his home in Durant with loving family by his side. He was born on November 28, 1930, to H.L. and Georgie Riddle, in Durant.
He graduated from Durant High School in the class of 1948. After graduation, he served front line active duty in the Korean conflict. He was proud of his service and always respected the military and the United States flag. On June 9, 1967, he married Rosemary Highfill.
Wallace worked in the used car business for many years. He was passionate about horse racing and enjoyed the family outing for the Kentucky Derby every year. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Durant for 48 years, having been named Lifetime Deacon after serving the church for a year and a half. He loved the Church. Wallace treasured being a father and grandfather. He loved being called “Dad”, “Grandpa” and uniquely called “Goater” by his grandson, Bo.
Wallace was preceded in death by his parents, H.L and Georgie Riddle; in-laws, O.W. and Bobbie Highfill; daughter, Merry Annette Carter; son, Jason Lee Riddle and sister, Lorene Butler.
His survivors include his wife, Rosemary; daughter, Kay Silver; sons, Terry Riddle and wife Etoya and Lee Riddle and wife Heather; grandchildren: Austin Riddle, Bo Riddle, David Buchanan and wife Melissa, Stacie Turner and husband James, Lindsey Riddle and Coby Riddle; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; his brother, Jess Riddle and wife Leah; numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend, Bill Elliott.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 at the First Christian Church in Durant, Okla. with Bro Skip Robinson officiating. A graveside service will follow at Highland Cemetery in Durant. Gary Hammel, Truman Smith, Mike Smith, Tad Kirkpatrick, Scott Lowrance and Jeff Skaggs will serve as pallbearers.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. Third Ave. in Durant.
Phone: (580) 916-9090
www.gordonfh.com
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I’m so sorry for your loss! He was a great guy! My prayers go out to the family
Rosemary I am so sorry for your loss.
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