Obituary of James Dillard Riddick Jr.

J. DILLARD RIDDICK JR.

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - January 5, 2000 

James Dillard Riddick Jr., 91, a lifelong resident of Como, died Jan. 3, 2000, at his home. 

He was a son of the late James Dillard and Nora Bryant Riddick and the widower of Marjorie Griffin Riddick. A retired farmer, he was a member and first president of the Como Ruritan Club and a former national director of Ruritan National. He was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. 

Survivors include a son, James Dillard Riddick III and his wife, Connie, of Como; two grandchildren, Robert Edwards of Como and Melundy Vandiford of Pendleton, N.C.; a great-grandchild, Bridgette Vandiford. He was predeceased by a son, William Hugh Riddick. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin, by the Rev. William M. Jeffries. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel, and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Ruritan National Foundation, P.O. Box 487, Dublin, VA 24084. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7


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James Dillard Riddick Jr., 91, a lifelong resident of Como, died 3 Jan 2000. He was a retired farmer, first president of the Como Ruritan Club, and member of New Hope United Methodist Church.

A graveside service was conducted 6 Jan 2000 at Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin, by the Rev. William M. Jeffries. The family received friends at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel.

––– Transcript –––

J. DILLARD RIDDICK JR.

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - 5 Jan 2000

James Dillard Riddick Jr., 91, a lifelong resident of Como, died 3 Jan 2000, at his home.

He was a son of the late James Dillard and Nora Bryant Riddick and the widower of Marjorie Griffin Riddick. A retired farmer, he was a member and first president of the Como Ruritan Club and a former national director of Ruritan National. He was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a son, James Dillard Riddick III and his wife, Connie, of Como; two grandchildren, Robert Edwards of Como and Melundy Vandiford of Pendleton, N.C.; a great-grandchild, Bridgette Vandiford. He was predeceased by a son, William Hugh Riddick.

A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin, by the Rev. William M. Jeffries. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel, and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Ruritan National Foundation, P.O. Box 487, Dublin, VA 24084.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | James Dillard Riddick Jr.        |
| Age   | 91                               |
| Birth | 1909 (estimated); Como, Virginia |
| Death | 3 Jan 2000; Como, Virginia       |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                      | Relationship     | Residence                 |
| James Dillard Riddick Jr. | Decedent         | Como, Virginia            |
| Marjorie Griffin Riddick  | Spouse (widow)   | [Unknown]                 |
| James Dillard Riddick III | Son              | Como, Virginia            |
| Connie Riddick            | Daughter-in-law  | Como, Virginia            |
| Robert Edwards            | Grandchild       | Como, Virginia            |
| Melundy Vandiford         | Grandchild       | Pendleton, North Carolina |
| Bridgette Vandiford       | Great-grandchild | [Unknown]                 |
| William Hugh Riddick      | Predeceased son  | [Unknown]                 |
| James Dillard Riddick     | Father           | [Deceased]                |
| Nora Bryant Riddick       | Mother           | [Deceased]                |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 5 Jan 2000           |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired farmer
• First president of the Como Ruritan Club
• Former national director of Ruritan National
• Member of New Hope United Methodist Church
• Memorial donations suggested to Ruritan National Foundation, P.O. Box 487, Dublin, VA 24084
• Spouse's birth name was Marjorie Griffin


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