Jesse Benton Riddick Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jesse Benton Riddick Sr. (Corapeake, North Carolina), born in Gates, North Carolina, who passed away on February 27, 2021, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lee Riddick and Susie Benton Riddick; his former wife Mary Lou Benton Riddick; and his brother Clyde Lee Riddick. He is survived by: his wife Etta Bunch Riddick; his children, Janet Lilley (Paul) of Gatesville, Jacqueline Price (Don) of Elizabeth City and J. B. Riddick (Terri) of Corapeake; his sister Rebecca R. Bradshaw (Jimmy) of Suffolk, VA; his sister-in-law Brenda Riddick of Corapeake; his stepsons, Roderick Wiggins (Angela) of Hobbsville and Lorne Wiggins (Diana) of Hobbsville; his grandchildren, Rachel Badgett (Travis), Dylan Lilley (Paige), Elaina Price, Gage Riddick, Hayden Riddick, Maci Wiggins, Marli Wiggins and Elizabeth Wiggins; and his great grandchildren, Braxton, Banks Badgett and Annabelle Lilley.
With the restrictions associated with the Covid-19 Pandemic, no formal visitation is being held, however friends may visit with the family at the residence. Masks and social distancing measures are encouraged.
Memorial contributions may be made to Parker's United Methodist Church in care of Lena Benton, 1255 Middle Swamp Road, Corapeake, NC 27926.
