Benjamin Riddick Sr. Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Benjamin Riddick Sr. (Gates, North Carolina) is shared. Benjamin, born on January 4, 1947, passed away on September 2, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Riddick and Mildred Riddick. He is survived by: his wife Shirley Riddick; his children, Evangelist Deirdre House (Minister Isaac) of Gates, NC, Benjamin "Benji" Riddick Jr. (Shari) of Enfield, CT and Kimberly Riddick (Kevin) of Gates, NC; his grandchildren, Rosalind Moore (Minister Jonathan) of Fayetteville, NC, Isaac House Jr. (Elsie) of Raeford, NC, Shirley Green (Dahmir) of Lexington Park, MD, Mariah Nicholson (Jeremiah) of Windsor Locks, CT, Takijah Bailey of Portsmouth, VA, Kashad Artis of Gates, NC, Isaiah Riddick of Enfield, CT and K'Shaun Artis of Gates, NC; his great grandchildren, Kaelyn, Caleb, Kensli, Jr., Justice, Mei'Lani, Gabriel and Cho'zen; and his siblings, Willie Riddick of Richmond, VA, Martha Lamison (Cleveland) of Richmond, VA, Deborah Sweat of Hampton, VA, Deaconess Ella Alston (Deacon James) of Newport News, VA and Michelle Riddick (Lorenzo) of Forest City, PA. He is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
Viewing was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Community of Hope Funeral Service (357 Hobbsville Rd, Hobbsville, NC 27946). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Gates (80 Gates Bank Rd, Gates, NC 27937).
