John Wayne Riddle, 68

FRANKFORD - John Wayne Riddle of Frankford passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 68.

Mr. Riddle was born in Seaford, son of the late David and Virginia (Huskins) Riddle.

He served in the National Guard.

Mr. Riddle worked in the maintenance department of Perdue for 40 years.

He looked forward to attending the Delaware State Fair in Harrington and Pony Penning in Chincoteague, Va., each year.

Mr. Riddle was a hard working, devoted father and husband, who loved taking care of his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nesia Faye Riddle, in April of this year.

He is survived by their three sons, Mark Riddle, Kenny Riddle and Billy Riddle, all of Frankford; eight sisters, Hazel Chason of Florida, Yvonne Parker of Millsboro, Betty Norman of Georgetown and Dorothy Hudson, Vivian LeCates, Linda Pase, Brenda Townsend and Cindy Riddle, all of Millsboro; and four brothers, Bobby Riddle, Glen Riddle and Allan Riddle, all of Millsboro, and Dallas Riddle of Laurel.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Thatcher Street, Frankford, where friends may call one hour earlier.

Burial will be in Dagsboro Redmens Memorial Cemetery.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Compassionate Care Hospice, 201A W. DuPont Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966.