Wesley Lee “Sonny” Riddle passed away November 23, 2020, at Texoma Medical Center, Denison, Texas.
A lifelong resident of Whitesboro, Sonny was born on January 9, 1945, to parents Thomas William and Della Virginia (Sissney) Riddle in Whitesboro, Texas. He graduated from Whitesboro High School in 1963, attended East Texas State University presently Texas A&M Commerce and worked at Johnson & Johnson, Sherman for 17 years before starting his own electrical business, Riddle Electric. Sonny was of the Baptist faith, loved hunting, fishing, raising cattle and water sports, where he delighted in teaching his grandchildren to ski. He knew where to find every burger shop in North Texas and southern Oklahoma.
He is survived by his loving companion of 29 years, Linda Dalton; his son, Brian Lee Riddle (Kristi) of Melissa; daughter, Kelly McCullough of Tyler; son, Kevin Thomas Riddle (Jennifer) of Pensacola, FL; brother, William Doni Riddle (Tammy) of Bainbridge, Ohio; sister, Tommie Ruth “TR” Fletcher (Mark) of Whitesboro; grandchildren, Rhett McCullough, Kaci Riddle Atwood, Brook McCullough, Cody Riddle, Kayla Riddle, Wesley McCullough, Austin Riddle, Cameron Sikes, Brayzon Riddle, Joshua Riddle and Kaiya Riddle; eight great-grandchildren, nephews, Jon Sanders (Mandy) of Whitesboro; Corey Fletcher (Nicole) of Whitesboro; Cory Wrenn of Highland Village, TX; nieces, Erin Riddle of Austin, TX; and Alyssa Riddle Peck (Drew) of Hilton Head Island, SC; his faithful canine companion, Fatboy; and a host of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Louis and Susie Riddle, Tom and Claudia Lee Sissney, niece, Stacy Sanders Wrenn, and son-in-law, Jon McCullough.
Th family would like to thank the nurses and doctors of Texoma Medical Center for their kindness and care during Sonny’s illness and friends and family for their prayers during his hospitalization.
The family requests any memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, the Alzheimer’s Association or the donor’s charity of choice.
A memorial will be held at a later time following his cremation.
My heart is broken and I will miss Sonny. I pray the Lord will comfort the family and give them peace.
You will be forever loved and missed by many. Watch over us in heaven until we meet again.
My sympathies go out to Linda and the entire family. So sorry for your loss, my loss also. He was way more than just a friend and fishing buddy. He was someone you could call with any problem, and he would be there to help. Whether going out to eat or sightseeing trips, a joy to be around. Vickie and I are going to miss him dearly.
Sorry for you and his family. May GOD be with you!
So very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts snd prayers! God bless!
Sonny was the heart of the WHS class of ‘63. Several years ago he and Linda insisted that our class reunion be at their house on the Saturday night of Peanut Festival. He was always the best host and Linda was not only a gracious host but also the best cook. We shall all miss his grin and smile and his counsel. He was loved by so many and I am convinced there must be crappie fishing in heaven. Love and comfort go out to Linda and the family.
Prayers for all of the family and friends. Lots of great memories. Rejoice that Sonny is with our Lord.
I can close my eyes and remember your laugh and twinkling eyes. Rest well, you’ve earned it.
Our hearts breaks for the entire family. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the families
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for Doni and TR and family! ????
Sonny will truly be misseda always nice and polite, Would carry on a conversation with you. Would help anyone that needed help. MayGod bless his family.
Sonny will be missed by family and friends alike. We saw him infrequently over the years, but when we did see each other, the years fell away, and the fishing and hunting stories commenced. I think they got better and better over time. We will meet again, Sonny, and tell our tales and probably a few more. Rest In Peace, friend.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends during this tragedy, Sonny was a great man to know and work for, he will be missed by many…
Linda
Curtis and I are so very sorry for your loss. It is so hard to believe that this has happened. We have so many memories from all these past years and will always remember our San Antonio trip and of course swimming with the “gorillas”.
Our heart felt sympathies are with you and the family.
We love you.
Sheri
Linda, so sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. Please accept our condolences to you and his family. I know he will be missed by all of you. May God bless you at this time.
Linda and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time and the days ahead.
Sonny will be missed by so many including all of his coffee drinking buddies. David always had a story when he came home from the coffee get together every morning about something Sonny had said. Made us laugh. We will miss him a lot.
God Bless You All!
My condolences to the family and many friends. May you be comforted knowing Sonny is now with our Lord and Savior. God Bless ?
Sonny was a good Friend and will be missed, see ya on the other side my Friend.
Prayers for your broken heart. God and time will heal your wounds and ease your heavy heart.
Wayne and I are so saddened to hear of Sonny’s passing. Just doesn’t seem right. We have such vivid and fond memories of Sonny over the years. He was a great friend, an awesome neighbor and always at the ready with a funny story. Going to miss his laughter the most. Such a fun and loving guy. Just know that his spirit will live with all of us forever. Prayers for peace & comfort to all of you.
Our hearts go up to Linda and the family during this time.
Thought and prayers are with you.
Linda,so sorry to hear about Sonny’s passing.It still doesn’t seem real.We all will miss him.He was a great guy to know.Prayer’s for you and family
We just heard and both Billy Dan and I are saddened by the grief. Sending love and support to Linda and the family. Sonny has always been such a kind, helpful, good friend. He will be missed!
Goodbye old friend. So sorry to see you go and so sorry for your family. Rest in Peace.