Obituary of Daniel Murphy Riddle, Jr., LaSalle Parish, Louisiana


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Micro Film at the LaSalle Parish Library, Located in Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.


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RIDDLE, Daniel Murphy, Jr.

 Daniel Murphy "D.M." Riddle, Jr., 87, and residence of Golden Age Nursing
Center in Jena for several years, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, January 5, 1998,
at the nursing home.

 He was a former Assistant Deputy Postmaster General in Washington, D.C.,
Former Mayor of Marksville and a Major in the U.S. Army during World War II.

 Two weeks ago, Riddle was featured in a story appearing in this newspaper
about a recent visit from the Adjutant General of the Louisiana National
Guard, Brigadier Gen. Bennett Landreneau.

 While in Jena for the annual Christmas Parade, Landreneau learned that
Riddle was a resident at Golden Age and plans were made for the visit. As
Mayor of Marksville, Riddle was instrumental in forming the first Gaurd Unit
for that city back in the mid-1940's.

 He was elected Mayor after returning home from World War II where he served
in counter intelligence in Europe.

 Services for Riddle were held at 11 a.m. Wednasday, January 7, at Marksville
Nazarene Church with Rev. Gary Jones officiating.

 Interment followed in Marksvile Cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers
Funeral Home of Marksville.

 Survivors include his wife, Ellen Viola Riddle of Jena; two daughters,
Deborah Guillory of Jena and Pamela Thibodaux of Natchitoches; one sister,
Beverly Fae Riddle of Marksville; eight grandchildren and three great-grand-
children.

(The Jena Times, Wednesday, January 7, 1998)