John "Chief or John D" Riddick Sr. died November 5, 2020 at his residence, due to cancer.
He was born February 8, 1949 in Portsmouth, Va. He graduated from I.C. Norcom, "Class of 67".
After high school he entered the Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg where he worked as an Automotive Engineer. He completed a tour of duty in Vietnam, resulting in him receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He was employed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard upon completing the Apprenticeship Program. He was a faithful member of Higher Ground Outreach Ministry Cogic, Suffolk Va., and attended regularly until his health prevented.
Preceded in death by his father, John Riddick; mother, lona Watson Smith; step-father Arthur Smith; brother, Douglas Riddick; and daughter, Summer Riddick.
Survived by his wife of 43 years, Jacqueline Riddick; sons Rolandus (Diane) Riddick, Demond Ferebee and John Riddick Jr; daughter, Sonya Riddick; brother, James Riddick; sister, Rose Lewis; grandchildren, Romero Jennings, Briana Bethe, Marquaine J. Riddick, Taylor Smith and Kae'Lyhn Morrow; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins, which he loved and enjoyed immensely.
Due to Covid-19, face masks are required at the Viewing and Interment. In an effort to not omit anyone, the family would like to thank everyone that displayed friendship and love to him during his illness; whether it was providing transportation, financial, a visit, or words of encouragement. You will never know how each gesture meant so much to him.
He was born February 8, 1949 in Portsmouth, Va. He graduated from I.C. Norcom, "Class of 67".
After high school he entered the Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg where he worked as an Automotive Engineer. He completed a tour of duty in Vietnam, resulting in him receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He was employed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard upon completing the Apprenticeship Program. He was a faithful member of Higher Ground Outreach Ministry Cogic, Suffolk Va., and attended regularly until his health prevented.
Preceded in death by his father, John Riddick; mother, lona Watson Smith; step-father Arthur Smith; brother, Douglas Riddick; and daughter, Summer Riddick.
Survived by his wife of 43 years, Jacqueline Riddick; sons Rolandus (Diane) Riddick, Demond Ferebee and John Riddick Jr; daughter, Sonya Riddick; brother, James Riddick; sister, Rose Lewis; grandchildren, Romero Jennings, Briana Bethe, Marquaine J. Riddick, Taylor Smith and Kae'Lyhn Morrow; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins, which he loved and enjoyed immensely.
Due to Covid-19, face masks are required at the Viewing and Interment. In an effort to not omit anyone, the family would like to thank everyone that displayed friendship and love to him during his illness; whether it was providing transportation, financial, a visit, or words of encouragement. You will never know how each gesture meant so much to him.
John "Chief or John D" Riddick Sr. died November 5, 2020 at his residence, due to cancer.
He was born February 8, 1949 in Portsmouth, Va. He graduated from I.C. Norcom, "Class of 67".
After high school he entered the Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg where he worked as an Automotive Engineer. He completed a tour of duty in Vietnam, resulting in him receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He was employed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard upon completing the Apprenticeship Program. He was a faithful member of Higher Ground Outreach Ministry Cogic, Suffolk Va., and attended regularly until his health prevented.
Preceded in death by his father, John Riddick; mother, lona Watson Smith; step-father Arthur Smith; brother, Douglas Riddick; and daughter, Summer Riddick.
Survived by his wife of 43 years, Jacqueline Riddick; sons Rolandus (Diane) Riddick, Demond Ferebee and John Riddick Jr; daughter, Sonya Riddick; brother, James Riddick; sister, Rose Lewis; grandchildren, Romero Jennings, Briana Bethe, Marquaine J. Riddick, Taylor Smith and Kae'Lyhn Morrow; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins, which he loved and enjoyed immensely.
Due to Covid-19, face masks are required at the Viewing and Interment. In an effort to not omit anyone, the family would like to thank everyone that displayed friendship and love to him during his illness; whether it was providing transportation, financial, a visit, or words of encouragement. You will never know how each gesture meant so much to him.
He was born February 8, 1949 in Portsmouth, Va. He graduated from I.C. Norcom, "Class of 67".
After high school he entered the Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg where he worked as an Automotive Engineer. He completed a tour of duty in Vietnam, resulting in him receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He was employed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard upon completing the Apprenticeship Program. He was a faithful member of Higher Ground Outreach Ministry Cogic, Suffolk Va., and attended regularly until his health prevented.
Preceded in death by his father, John Riddick; mother, lona Watson Smith; step-father Arthur Smith; brother, Douglas Riddick; and daughter, Summer Riddick.
Survived by his wife of 43 years, Jacqueline Riddick; sons Rolandus (Diane) Riddick, Demond Ferebee and John Riddick Jr; daughter, Sonya Riddick; brother, James Riddick; sister, Rose Lewis; grandchildren, Romero Jennings, Briana Bethe, Marquaine J. Riddick, Taylor Smith and Kae'Lyhn Morrow; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins, which he loved and enjoyed immensely.
Due to Covid-19, face masks are required at the Viewing and Interment. In an effort to not omit anyone, the family would like to thank everyone that displayed friendship and love to him during his illness; whether it was providing transportation, financial, a visit, or words of encouragement. You will never know how each gesture meant so much to him.
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