Family Group Sheet
NameEspie Riddle, 3C2R
Birth22 Feb 1919, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death4 Mar 2010, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana
FatherRichard “Dick” Andrew Riddle (1864-1946)
MotherDosha Belle Craycraft (~1888-1955)
Marriage28 Oct 1944, Bath Co., Kentucky
SpouseIrene Purvis
Birth27 Feb 1925, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death1 Jun 1999, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana
FatherMorton “Mort” Purvis (1902-1974)
MotherEmma Lee McCarty (1905-1969)
Children
1 MEdward W. Riddle , 4C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
SpouseSharon L. Lemaster
3 MWalter A. Riddle , 4C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
4 MWilbur R. Riddle , 4C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
5 MRobert L. Riddle , 4C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
6 FShirley Ann Riddle, 4C1R
Birth17 Sep 1954, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death1 Aug 2009, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana
SpouseRobert E. Jones
7 MClyde J. Riddle , 4C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
8 FDonna Gail Riddle , 4C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
SpouseLarry McKee
9 MJames Henry Riddle , 4C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
10 FConnie Sue Riddle, 4C1R
SpouseSteve Burkhart
11 MFrank Riddle, 4C1R
Notes for Espie Riddle
The index to Kentucky Birth Records lists Espie Riddle, born 22 Feb 1919, mother’s maiden name Dosha Kirkcraft.
His obituary reported:
“Espie Riddle, 91, died at 3:14 .am. Thursday, March 4, 2010 in his residence.
He was born in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Richard and Docha (Craycraft) Riddle and had lived in Marion since 1961. He married Irene Purvis on October 28, 1944. She preceded him in death June 1, 1999.
Espie retired from Westpoint Foundry and loved gardening.
Survivors include his children, Wilbur Riddle, Marion, Edward Riddle, Marion, Donna (Larry) McKee, Swayzee, Robert (Patricia) Riddle, Marion, Clyde (Brenda) Riddle, Marion, Walter Riddle, Marion, Connie (Steve) Burkhart, Marion, Frank (Cathy) Riddle, Marion, James (Mary) Riddle, Marion; sister, Clara Porter, Kentucky; 38 grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law, Sharon Riddle, Marion; son-in-law, Robert Jones, Marion.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Jones; son, Ewell Riddle; 15 brothers and sisters.
Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion with Rev. William Thompson officiating. Burial is in Grant Memorial Park.”
His obituary reported:
“Espie Riddle, 91, died at 3:14 .am. Thursday, March 4, 2010 in his residence.
He was born in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Richard and Docha (Craycraft) Riddle and had lived in Marion since 1961. He married Irene Purvis on October 28, 1944. She preceded him in death June 1, 1999.
Espie retired from Westpoint Foundry and loved gardening.
Survivors include his children, Wilbur Riddle, Marion, Edward Riddle, Marion, Donna (Larry) McKee, Swayzee, Robert (Patricia) Riddle, Marion, Clyde (Brenda) Riddle, Marion, Walter Riddle, Marion, Connie (Steve) Burkhart, Marion, Frank (Cathy) Riddle, Marion, James (Mary) Riddle, Marion; sister, Clara Porter, Kentucky; 38 grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law, Sharon Riddle, Marion; son-in-law, Robert Jones, Marion.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Jones; son, Ewell Riddle; 15 brothers and sisters.
Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion with Rev. William Thompson officiating. Burial is in Grant Memorial Park.”
Notes for Irene Purvis
The Kentucky birth index lists Irene Purvis, born 27 Feb 1925 in Bath Co., mother’s maiden name Emily McCarty. It is a delayed certificate, filed 22 June 1981.
The SSDI records Irene Riddle, born 27 Feb 1925, died 3 June 1999, last residence Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, SSN issued in Indiana in 1967.
The SSDI records Irene Riddle, born 27 Feb 1925, died 3 June 1999, last residence Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, SSN issued in Indiana in 1967.
