Robert Eugene Riddle was born July 15, 1951, and departed this life Wednesday, December 28, 2022, reaching the age of 71 years. He was the son of the late, Roscoe and Lora Mae (Brown) Riddle.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 grandson, Jimmy Odie Robert Dishman; 4 brothers, Raymond, Laymond, Jim, and William Riddle; 5 sisters, Jewell Riddle, Francis Bowlin, Rosie Daniels, Lily Kennedy, and Wanda Fulton.

He is survived by 3 sons, Robert Riddle, Jr. (Amanda Gregory), Randall Riddle (wife Malinda), and Jeffery Riddle (Krissy Phillips); 3 daughters, Becky Riddle (James Hoskins), Toni Underwood (husband Doug), and Sandy Gregory (husband Josh); 18 grandkids; 12 great grandkids; his companion, Sandy Copeland; along with a host of family and friends who mourns his passing.

Robert was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

The family will receive friends on Monday, January 2, 2023, between 5 pm – 8 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 1 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Cartwright Cemetery.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.