Funeral Service: 1:00PM Friday November 26, 2010
Location: South Lakes Chapel (at the funeral home)

Alva "Gene" "Butch" Riddle, Jr., a life time resident of the Oklahoma City area, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 22, 2010 at the age of 65. He was born January 17, 1945 in Oklahoma City to his parents, Helen Elizabeth (Banner) and Alva Eugene Riddler, Sr. Along side his wife, Gene owned and operated International Turn-Key Computer Systems Company and International Automotive Imports, Inc. for many years. After moving to Newcastle about 18 years ago, Gene became involved in grocery salvage auctions even to this day. In his spare time, Gene also enjoyed reading, solving puzzles, working in his yard and landscaping. Gene was a very hardworking man, who loved people and above all else, loved his grandkids. He had a gift for building lasting friendships and had a big compassionate heart helping take care of other and meeting their needs whatever they may be. He will deeply missed by all.

Gene was preceded in death by his:
Mother, Helen Riddle;
Sister, Carol Johnson.

Gene leaves behind his:
Loving wife of 41 years, Venita Jo (Dove) Riddle of the home;
Son, Larry Callaway and his wife, Donna of Hobbs, New Mexico;
Daughter, Regina Blair and her husband, Robert of Newcastle, OK;
Father, Alva E. Riddle, Sr. of Arcadia, OK;
Sister, Elizabeth "Sue" Hart and husband, Tom of Wofford Heights, California;
4 grandchildren: Brittany Flowers and husband, Josh, Brandon Blair, Braxton Callaway, and Riley Blair;
1 great grandchild, Bentley Flowers;
and numerous nieces & nephews.