Ronnie Joe “Archie” Riddle, 59, of Cheneyville, IL, passed away at 4:57 P.M. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born September 29, 1964, in Hoopeston, IL, the son of Dewey and Violet (Mason) Riddle. He married Kallie Tilley on June 13, 1992, at the Cheneyville Christian Church. She survives in Cheneyville.
He is also survived by four children, Dusty (Nancy) Branscum of Somerset, KY, Rosie Riddle of Danville, IL, Lori Riddle (Allen Wilson) of Sandusky, OH, and Alex Riddle of Cheneyville, IL; two sisters, Gaye (Jim) Brummett of Brandon, FL and Janet (Mark) Thilmony of Brandon, FL; one brother, Roger (Judy) Riddle of Raub, IN; six grandchildren, Rory, Jack, Willow, Victoria, Spencer, and Marc; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; paternal and maternal grandparents; one sister, Doris Riddle; and several aunts and uncles.
Archie worked as a mechanic and later worked in parts at a local garage in Kentucky. After moving to Hoopeston, he worked on race car bodies for Jammie Wilson. He attended the Cheneyville Christian Church. He enjoyed tinkering around in his garage and working on muscle cars. Archie’s greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
A visitation will be held 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday April 16, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Stony Point Baptist Church in Albany, KY, with a two-hour visitation being held prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow in Cartwright Cemetery in Albany, KY.
Memorial donations may be made to Archie’s family.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Archie’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
