Sammy Riddle
July 19, 2015
Samuel Carson "Sammy" Riddle, III, age 62, died Sunday at his residence.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Carthage with the Rev. Curtis Barbery and the Rev. Raymond Campbell officiating and Eulogy by his good friend, David Taylor. Burial will follow at Cross Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.
A native of Moore County he was the son of the late Samuel Carson Riddle, Jr. and Jonsie Caddell Riddle. A graduate of Union Pines High School he attended Sandhills Community College and NC State University. Sammy was a life long member of Carthage First Baptist Church where he served as chairman of Deacons and many other committees within the church. Sammy enjoyed singing in the church choir and in his later days found comfort in singing old gospel hymns. He gave back to his community by serving on various committees but most notably as a past member of the ABC Board for over ten years and as a founding and active member of the Carthage Century Committee. His passion was his family and farming and was known by many as Mr. John Deere. He and his father, the late Sam Riddle, Jr. owned and operated Riddle Equipment Company for over 50 years. He was the first Gehl Equipment Distributors in our area. Sammy was proud that his children were active in the family business and will carry on his legacy. He enjoyed collecting Ford Talladega's, Mercury Cyclone's and old John Deere tractors. His special time was spent having tea parties with his grand-daughters.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 39 years, Leona Thomas Riddle; a daughter, Victoria Riddle & Shayne Tiffany of Carthage and a son, Samuel Carson Riddle, IV & wife, Tiffany of Carthage; five granddaughters, Rylee Riddle, Reese Riddle, Addison Tiffany, Lilly Tiffany and Mallory Tiffany.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Carthage, PO Box 824, Carthage, NC 28327
Online condolences may be made at www.PinesFunerals.com.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is serving the Riddle family.
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Prayers in process for the family for comfort and peace during this time of great sorrow.
Leona, Praying for you and your family. May God’s everlasting love along with the love of your family and friends help bring you and your family comfort during this time.
Victoria, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love and prayers to all.
We are saddened for this loss and we know that Sammy will be missed greatly in the Carthage community. We will keep the entire family in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that your wonderful memories of him will help ease your heavy heart.
Our prayers go out to Sammy’s family. We are so sorry his life was cut short by such a terrible accident months ago. But we are comforted to know God is always in control. Sammy’s presence here will be missed but I am sure there is rejoicing in Heaven for
Sending you lots of thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hold on to the many memories of times you shared together – may they bring you comfort.
Victoria, I am so sorry for your loss. We are praying for all of you. We love you very much and will miss him.
Our Prayers are with the family during this time. Sammy was a good friend in High School, and always friendly when I would go by and see Sam at the Tractor Place. I know he will be missed by many.
Lorena, Victoria and Carson,
Sammy will be much missed in the community. 61 years of living, the passing of my own parents and a seminary degree have not given me adequate word for your loss.
The ONE Who knows you best, loves you most. May He
Victoria,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Quality Equipment, LLC – Albemarle Branch
Victoria–Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time.
May God give you peace during this time of loss. Sending prayers for all the family, He knows your needs.
Love in Christ,
Charlie and Donna
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On behalf of my father, Kin Suggs, and our entire family, please accept our deepest sympathy.Sammy was a good friend of our family and we all grew up in the First Baptist Church together. Sending up prayers for all of Sammy’s family and friends. May your
Leona my heart and prayers go to you and your family.
I am so sorry for all Sammy and your family have endured and your huge loss. My heart is so heavy for you.
Leona,
You and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael & Ruth Stutts
Praying God’s peace and strength for all your family, friends and loved ones now and until we all see Sammy once again.
Leona we are sadden over the passing of Sammy. Just know we are thinking of you and your family. Sending love.
Prayer for all of the family. May God wrap his arms around the family and provide peace and strength. God Bless
Prayers going out to the Family I am so sorry for your Loss
So Sorry to hear of Sammy’s passing, we really thought a lot of him, he was very good to Eric over the years and will be missed. We know how much you will miss him,we are thinking of you all at this time.
Eric and Kristin Swiertz
Leona – I am so sad to hear this. I’ll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, dear friend.
Dearest Leona and Jonsie,
My heart is filled with sadness at the loss of Sammy; I don’t know anyone that I had more heartfelt talks with about being a Christian and how we wanted our church to grow. He was a genuine friend and one of the pillars of
Leona,
My condolences to you and your family. May God bless you and your family during this time.
Prayers for strength for the family during this time. Sammy was a leader in our church and an example for us to follow by witnessing for Christ to others. He loved the Lord and is with Him now. We will miss him. The Wolfe Family
Leona,
So, so sorry to hear of Sammy’s passing. Please remember to keep all the good memories close to your heart and mind. It sometimes helps to ease the pain of a profound loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debb
Leona, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Sammy was a big part of my teenage years, when I was going into the shop to see my dad and talking with Sammy and Mr. Riddle. Sammy was usually picking on me. I am sorry that he has been taken from your family so soon. He wll be missed by many.
Leona and family – there simply are no words… You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Leona and Family, There are no words I can say that will make the pain less intense and raw. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. May the memories of happy times with Sammy fill your hearts and ease your pain.
Our thoughts are with each of you’¦’¦.deepest sympathy.
We waited in line for a long time to say good by, until I couldn’t stand up any longer. We felt so bad that you passed away, but your life was hard after you became paralized. You are in a better place now.
Sammy, You were a good friend and w
So sorry for your loss. My condolence and prayers for all of the family. Vickie Light
I’ve known Sammy for 20 years. He was always an even keel in a rough sea and as such will leave a lasting footprint. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
To all of Sammy’s family,
Sammy was so dear to me growing up in the First Baptist Church. Jonsie, I know you are going to miss him. Please know he was a wonderful man and I feel so blessed to have know him. All of the family is in my thoughts and pr