George V. Riddle went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2014. He was
born on September 1, 1935, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Clay Riddle
and Lottie (Teal) Riddle.
George teamed up with his older brother, Walt, singing in the area and won
their first talent contest at a medicine show. This led to a steady job in
the show traveling throughout Indiana, that sister Roberta and husband, Roy, escorted George
and Walt to the venues. At that time George was 10 and Walt was 13. Later the
brothers were heard on stations WBAT and WMRI for several years.
He is survived by his sisters, Roberta King and Lola (Ron) Miller both of
Marion; daughter, Suzanne Fiser of Toledo, OH; grandchildren Benjamin Fiser and Jacob
(Kelli) Fiser; one great-grandchild Jade Fiser and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Winther, Rosie Shaffer, and Lavada Bobo
and six brothers, Omer Riddle, Henry Riddle, Stanley Riddle, Kenneth Riddle,
Elmer Riddle, and Walt Riddle.
Funeral service will be held at Grace Community Church 1810 E. Bradford Pike,
Marion, Indiana on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Tom
Mansbarger officiating.
Friends may call Wednesday, July 23, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ,
at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Marion-Grant County
Humane Society, 2768 W. AVON AVE. MARION, IN 46953, Cancer services
of Grant County, 305 S Norton St, Marion, IN 46952, or Marion VA
Recreation Services, 1700 E 38th St, Marion, IN 46953.
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