Ralph L. Riddle

October 16, 1946 - October 30, 2015

Ralph L. Riddle, age 69, of Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness. A lifelong native of Johnson City, he was a son of the late James and Mary Hicks Riddle. Mr. Riddle graduated from East Tennessee State University and served in the United States Army Reserve. He worked and retired from Eastman Chemical Company as a Chemist, and was a member of First Christian Church, Johnson City. In addition to his parents, Mr. Riddle is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Riddle; son , Chris Riddle. Survivors include his daughter, Jamie Scott and husband, Stephen, Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Courtney Hall, Jonesborough, Ryleigh Scott, Maddie Scott, Bradley Bolton, and Gavin Bolton, all of Elizabethton; a brother, Gary Riddle, Euharlee, GA; niece, Cassie Verner; nephew, David Riddle. The funeral service for Mr. Riddle will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, November 2, 2015 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Dr. Jonathan Feathers officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Mike Imboden. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home prior to the service in the chapel. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 3 from Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Mickey Keplinger, Jerre Whitson, Jack Whitson, Cal Wilson, Mick Fowler, and Roy Huskins. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:35 A.M. Monday to travel together to the cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.appfh.net. Appalachian Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Riddle family. (423) 928-6111. Order Flowers Service DetailsMonday, November 2nd, 2015 7:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home- East Chapel Interment DetailsMonte Vista Memorial Park