Pastor Ralph Riddle, 77, of Ardmore, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024. He was born in Madison County, Alabama, on July 5, 1947, to the late Chester Nelson and Della May Harris Riddle. In addition to his parents, Pastor Riddle is preceded in death by one sister, Judy Riddle; one brother, Robert Riddle; and son-in-law, Eddie Gardner. He was a member of the Elk River Community Baptist Church.

Pastor Riddle is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Riddle; three daughters, Jannell (David) Self, Mary (Mickey) Self, and Jeanie Faye Gardner; one son, Elvis (Amanda) Riddle; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one sister, Charlotte Malone; and five brothers, Johnny Riddle, Joe Riddle, James Riddle, Charles Riddle and Buck Riddle.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in the chapel of Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Hovis officiating. Burial followed in Blanche Cemetery.

Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Pastor Ralph Riddle.