December 2, 1947 – January 23, 2019
Michael Lynn Riddle, 71, was born in Monahans, Texas on December 2, 1947 to Vesper Glendon Riddle and Hopeton Charline Atterbury Riddle. He went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2019 after succumbing to cancer. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sheryl Ann Riddle; parents, Vesper Glendon and Hopeton Charline Riddle; In-laws Nelma Burnett, and Elton and Alla Kelley. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey and wife Lynn Riddle, Kimberly and husband Daniel Stokes, Gregory and wife Rachelle Riddle; Grandchildren, Ashley and husband Eric Velligan, Justin and wife Emily Stokes, Jacob Stokes, Austin and wife Andrea Stokes, Breanna Riddle, Colton Riddle, Elise Stokes, Collin Riddle, Ryan Riddle, Alexa Riddle, Blake Riddle and Weston Riddle; Great Grandchildren, Kinley Velligan, Jackson Velligan, Savannah Stokes, Levi Velligan, and RaeLynn Stokes.
Mike spent many years working as a project coordinator and piping designer for various companies including Fluor Engineering, The Frantz Company, Procon Engineering, Jacobs Engineering and finally Dow Chemical. While at Dow in 2005, he became the subject matter expert for the CAD program from Integraph SP3D and developed the training lessons that would eventually be used globally. During his illness our family was blessed to learn of how highly he was spoken of by his co-workers over the years. They spoke of his work ethic, his calm demeanor and his ability to perform in any circumstance without getting angry or losing his temper.
Lovingly known as Papa to family, Mike was the epitome of quiet strength and service to his loved ones. He was a constant source of encouragement to all of his kids and grandkids on the sidelines of their extra-curricular and sports activities. He was a man of few words, but his caring actions and generosity always spoke much louder. He was the first to offer a helping hand when needed and cared diligently for his own mother in her final days.
While our family grieves, we take comfort in the fact that the Lord surely received him proclaiming, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”
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