Family Group Sheet
NameLester Riddle, 2C2R
Birth24 Jul 1917, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death6 Jan 1996, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialRiddle Cem., Rt 32, Morehead
FatherLewis H. Riddle (1876-1963)
MotherMary Alice (“Allie”) Pelfrey (1883-1931)
Marriage4 Aug 1939, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseEva Geraldine Campbell, 3C1R
Birth18 Oct 1921, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death10 Oct 2008, Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky
FatherThomas Luster Campbell (1894-1952)
MotherEmma H. Hall (1898-1950)
Other spousesRobert Decker
Children
1 MLinville C. Riddle , 3C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
2 MRoger R. Riddle , 3C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
3 FCharlotte A. Riddle , 3C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
SpouseMr. Rice
Notes for Lester Riddle
His obituary in the Morehead News of Jan 9, 1996, reads:
"Lester Riddle, 78, of U.S. 60 East, Morehead, died Saturday, Jan. 6 at the home of his son, Linville Riddle of Cranston Road.
He was born July 24, 1917 in Rowan County to the late Lewis and Allie Pelfrey Riddle. He was a retired maintenance worker from Morehead State University.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Vencill Riddle, Kenneth Riddle and Charlie Riddle, and one sister, Arizona Cooper.
He is survived by two sons, Linville Riddle of Morehead and Roger Riddle of Goshen, Ohio; one daughter, Charlotte Rice of Lexington; two sisters, Lucille Falls and Eula Gilbert of Cincinnati; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services were scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. at the Lane-Stucky Funeral Home with the Rev. David Starcher and the Rev. Don Evans officiating, and special music by Margaret Ashcraft and Mike Gray. Burial will be at the Riddle Cemetery in Morehead.
Pallbearers were Brian Riddle, Randy Riddle, Brent Riddle, Michael Rice, Gary Johnson and Terry Riddle.”
"Lester Riddle, 78, of U.S. 60 East, Morehead, died Saturday, Jan. 6 at the home of his son, Linville Riddle of Cranston Road.
He was born July 24, 1917 in Rowan County to the late Lewis and Allie Pelfrey Riddle. He was a retired maintenance worker from Morehead State University.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Vencill Riddle, Kenneth Riddle and Charlie Riddle, and one sister, Arizona Cooper.
He is survived by two sons, Linville Riddle of Morehead and Roger Riddle of Goshen, Ohio; one daughter, Charlotte Rice of Lexington; two sisters, Lucille Falls and Eula Gilbert of Cincinnati; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services were scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. at the Lane-Stucky Funeral Home with the Rev. David Starcher and the Rev. Don Evans officiating, and special music by Margaret Ashcraft and Mike Gray. Burial will be at the Riddle Cemetery in Morehead.
Pallbearers were Brian Riddle, Randy Riddle, Brent Riddle, Michael Rice, Gary Johnson and Terry Riddle.”
Notes for Eva Geraldine Campbell
The Kentucky birth index lists Eva G. Campbell, born 18 Oct 1921 in Rowan Co., mother’s maiden name Imma Hall.
Her obituary in the Morehead News of Oct. 14, 2008 reported:
“Eva Geraldine Campbell Riddle Decker, age 86, of Cranston Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008, at Pine Meadows Health Care in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born October 18, 1921, in Rowan County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Thomas and Emma Hall Campbell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Lottie Holland, Juanita Williams and Elizabeth Bailey; three brothers, Fred, Lester, and James Campbell; and her husband, Robert Decker.
She is survived by one daughter, Charlotte Rice of Lexington, Kentucky; two sons, Linville Riddle of Morehead, Kentucky, and Roger Riddle of Goshen, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Brian Riddle, Randy Riddle, Brent Riddle, Michael Rice, Robin Schneider, Julie Wolf, and Leta Whitley; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are four sisters, Audra Booso of Milford, Ohio, Flora Vickers of Williamsburg, Ohio, Freda Caudill of Salisbury, North Carolina, and Mae Workman of Morehead, Kentucky, and two brothers, Bill Campbell and Allen Campbell, both of Mount Carmel, Ohio.
Geraldine was a loving mother and homemaker and former employee of Morehead State University and Cowden Manufacturing Company. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Harley Sexton, Jr., officiating. Burial was in the Riddle Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Brian Riddle, Randy Riddle, Brent Riddle, Michael Rice, Phillip Wolf, and David Riddle.
Visitation was after 3 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.”
Her obituary in the Morehead News of Oct. 14, 2008 reported:
“Eva Geraldine Campbell Riddle Decker, age 86, of Cranston Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008, at Pine Meadows Health Care in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born October 18, 1921, in Rowan County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Thomas and Emma Hall Campbell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Lottie Holland, Juanita Williams and Elizabeth Bailey; three brothers, Fred, Lester, and James Campbell; and her husband, Robert Decker.
She is survived by one daughter, Charlotte Rice of Lexington, Kentucky; two sons, Linville Riddle of Morehead, Kentucky, and Roger Riddle of Goshen, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Brian Riddle, Randy Riddle, Brent Riddle, Michael Rice, Robin Schneider, Julie Wolf, and Leta Whitley; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are four sisters, Audra Booso of Milford, Ohio, Flora Vickers of Williamsburg, Ohio, Freda Caudill of Salisbury, North Carolina, and Mae Workman of Morehead, Kentucky, and two brothers, Bill Campbell and Allen Campbell, both of Mount Carmel, Ohio.
Geraldine was a loving mother and homemaker and former employee of Morehead State University and Cowden Manufacturing Company. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Harley Sexton, Jr., officiating. Burial was in the Riddle Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Brian Riddle, Randy Riddle, Brent Riddle, Michael Rice, Phillip Wolf, and David Riddle.
Visitation was after 3 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.”
Notes for Lester & Eva Geraldine (Family)
Rowan Co. marriage book 47, p. 99, records marriage on 4 Aug 1939 of Lester Riddle, 22, s/o Lewis & Allie Riddle, to Jerldene Campbell, 18, d/o Tom & Emma Campbell.
Census
1940 census of Rowan Co., Ky, district 4 (Pine Grove), enumerated 13 Apr, lists on p. 8A as family #104, on Rodburn Rd:
Riddle, Lester, 22, farmer, living in same place (but not same house) in 1935; Gerldine, wife, 18, living in Dry Creek, Rowan Co in 1935.
Riddle, Lester, 22, farmer, living in same place (but not same house) in 1935; Gerldine, wife, 18, living in Dry Creek, Rowan Co in 1935.
