Mr. John Emsley Riddick, born in the vicinity of Williamston Oct. 29, 1847, died at his home at Dardens, Nov. 24, 1924, at the age of 77 years, one month and four days.
He was the father of five girls and five boys, and leaves to mourn his death his wife, five sons and three daughters, two daughters having preceded him in death. He also leaves six grandsons, nine granddaughters, four great grandsons and two great granddaughters and four daughters-in-law and two sons-in-law.
Most all of the children and grandchildren were present at the funeral, which was held at the family residence Wednesday, November 26th. There were many neighbors and friends in attendance at the funeral.
Mr. Riddick was a member of the Confederate Veterans and a member of long standing of the Primitive Baptist church at Jamesville. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W.R. Harrington, his pastor and friend.
The love and esteem of his relatives and friends were expressed in many beautiful floral offerings which covered the casket and later the grave.
Mr. Riddick was a man of great patience and courage and is greatly missed by his loved ones.
From the front page of The Enterprise, Williamston, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1924
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