Gary “Butch” Riddle, 74, of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away on January 8, 2021, at the Huntington VA Medical Center where he received tremendous and very loving care. He was born to parents Bill and Faye Riddle, on September 30, 1946, in Huntington, West Virginia. Butch graduated from Chesapeake High School – Class of 1962 then graduated from Ohio University. He was proud of his service to his country in the United States Air Force where he held the rank of Sargent, receiving numerous meritorious commendations that he never spoke of. He was also a very proud and involved member of First Baptist Church of Proctorville where he taught Sunday School, sang in the Choir, served as a Trustee and judged the preacher jokes for many years. He was employed by GC Service in Huntington, WV where he enjoyed his co workers like a second family and never held back on jokes and cutting up. He was the “Knight in Shining Armor” to Vivian, the love of his life, who survives him. Butch is also survived by Jack Breakiron, his lifelong special friend who was a brother to him. Daughters Beth (Lonnie) Clayton, Rebecka Shiles, Kella (Scott) Cook and Deborah (Aaron) Davis. Sons; Brian (Angela) Riddle, Brandon (Dede) Riddle and Steven Rutherford. Grandchildren; Ashley Riddle, Megan Riddle, Tyler Riffe, Derick Boyer, Matthew Boyer, Kaylyn Riffe, Ryann Davis, Chloe & Afton Cook, Abby Shiles & Alyssa Shiles. Greatgrandchild Harper Clark. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Billy Ray Riddle, son-in-law Jim Shiles and granddaughters Rylee & Kaymaen Davis. Butch was known for his sense of humor, he’s hugs, his jokes and of course his dislike for socks. He loved his “Lady” and was most proud in life of his children, grandchildren and great grandchild. If you knew him, you knew his faith and his family by the many stories he freely shared. We will celebrate his life on Wednesday; January 13, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Proctorville. Viewing will be held from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Celebration Service at 2:00 pm followed by a Military Burial at the Rome Cemetery. The family request in lieu of flowers to send a monetary donation to the First Baptist Church Missions Fund or to the Gideons International. Mask are required with Social Distancing, a live stream of the celebration will be available on the Friends & Family of First Baptist Church, Proctorville, Ohio Facebook Group by joining the group to watch. The family would like to express their gratitude for special care given by the Huntington VA Medical Center Staff in the ICU unit, to the family of Hall’s Funeral Home and all of the many prayers and the love that has been shown to our entire family through this great loss. Condolences may be expressed to the family at ehallfuneralhome.com
