George Clinton Riddick Jr

GEORGE CLINTON RIDDICK, JR. July 22,1932 — October 21,2024 From a very young age, it seems a strong characteristic arose in George as a determined fighter in overcomingFrom a very young age, it seems a strong characteristic arose in George as a determined fighter in overcoming monumental challenges. This characteristic clearly surfaced as he continually fought to conquer and overcome amonumental challenges. This characteristic clearly surfaced as he continually fought to conquer and overcome a severe stuttering condition in his speech. George developed a “Can Do” optimistic attitude, in spite of his stuttering,severe stuttering condition in his speech. George developed a “Can Do” optimistic attitude, in spite of his stuttering, with the loving encouragement from his father and mother, Ruth. His positive determination served him well inwith the loving encouragement from his father and mother, Ruth. His positive determination served him well in all areas of his life, propelling his success in his career with NY City Transit Authority and, above all, his theocraticall areas of his life, propelling his success in his career with NY City Transit Authority and, above all, his theocratic career as a Christian minister of Jehovah GOD.career as a Christian minister of Jehovah GOD. From a loving family and modest background with strong work ethics, George was born in Hilton Village- NewportFrom a loving family and modest background with strong work ethics, George was born in Hilton Village- Newport News, Virginia to George Riddick Sr and Ruth Virginia Riddick on July 22, 1932. George attended Huntington HighNews, Virginia to George Riddick Sr and Ruth Virginia Riddick on July 22, 1932. George attended Huntington High in Newport News and after joined the military, serving in the army and he received an honorable discharge. Georgein Newport News and after joined the military, serving in the army and he received an honorable discharge. George built an impressive career with The New York City Transit Authority, excelling in a professional role which he retiredbuilt an impressive career with The New York City Transit Authority, excelling in a professional role which he retired from. Throughout his adult life, his “Can Do” attitude, coupled with his strong faith, was the key to his success infrom. Throughout his adult life, his “Can Do” attitude, coupled with his strong faith, was the key to his success in life. His approach and goals in life from his youth onward seem to reflect this quote by Robert Kennedy …”Somelife. His approach and goals in life from his youth onward seem to reflect this quote by Robert Kennedy …”Some men look at things as they are and ask WHY? I Dream Things that never were and ASK, WHY NOT?” Above all,men look at things as they are and ask WHY? I Dream Things that never were and ASK, WHY NOT?” Above all, George’s faith moved him to adopt the view and belief in the words of his leader Jesus Christ at Matthew 19:26,George’s faith moved him to adopt the view and belief in the words of his leader Jesus Christ at Matthew 19:26, With GOD All Things Are Possible.”With GOD All Things Are Possible.” George married Roselin on November 18, 1961, the love of his life , who he affectionately named “Angel”. TogetherGeorge married Roselin on November 18, 1961, the love of his life , who he affectionately named “Angel”. Together they built a beautiful life, with their GOD JEHOVAH in the center. George encouraged and supported Roselin’sthey built a beautiful life, with their GOD JEHOVAH in the center. George encouraged and supported Roselin’s career as a full time Volunteer Bible Teacher for over five decades! During their life together, as JW’s, they lovinglycareer as a full time Volunteer Bible Teacher for over five decades! During their life together, as JW’s, they lovingly and generously shared their time and resources in assisting many persons in NY and SC, sharing life changing Bibleand generously shared their time and resources in assisting many persons in NY and SC, sharing life changing Bible Truths. This bought them immense joy, simply following Jesus loving command to offer “Good News” from TheTruths. This bought them immense joy, simply following Jesus loving command to offer “Good News” from The Bible. Matthew 24:14.Bible. Matthew 24:14. Their work took them into diverse areas ... NY World Trade Center, Deaf communities, Court officials, markets,Their work took them into diverse areas ... NY World Trade Center, Deaf communities, Court officials, markets, hospitals, nursing homes, etc. He was always encouraging pioneering to others (Full time Bible Teacher) andhospitals, nursing homes, etc. He was always encouraging pioneering to others (Full time Bible Teacher) and after retirement, he began serving as a pioneer. He attended a Special Pioneer School in Columbia SC in 2013. Heafter retirement, he began serving as a pioneer. He attended a Special Pioneer School in Columbia SC in 2013. He continued to serve for several years prior to his declining health. However, His Deep Love for JEHOVAH and Hiscontinued to serve for several years prior to his declining health. However, His Deep Love for JEHOVAH and His Son Jesus, the overseers of this special work, remained strong with him until his last breath! Romans 8:38-39.Son Jesus, the overseers of this special work, remained strong with him until his last breath! Romans 8:38-39. George loved to travel , both domestic & international … he loved traveling to Costa Rica, Roselin’s home. InGeorge loved to travel , both domestic & international … he loved traveling to Costa Rica, Roselin’s home. In his home office , his US map outlined his travels to every state except one! And many he visited by driving crosshis home office , his US map outlined his travels to every state except one! And many he visited by driving cross country, as well as his drives to Canadian border! George had a Huge, Large Heartcountry, as well as his drives to Canadian border! George had a Huge, Large Heart ♥♥ and reached out to help othersand reached out to help others expand their worldexpand their world &#55356;�&#55356;�…from children to adults. He planned many trips that both were educational and fun …from…from children to adults. He planned many trips that both were educational and fun …from Bethel in NY ,Parks, Mountains, etc. and were enjoyed by many! Wherever he roamed on this earthBethel in NY ,Parks, Mountains, etc. and were enjoyed by many! Wherever he roamed on this earth &#55356;�&#55356;�, the most, the most important things he always took with him was his Angel, Roselin and ABOVE ALL, His Best Friend and Father,important things he always took with him was his Angel, Roselin and ABOVE ALL, His Best Friend and Father, JEHOVAH GOD!JEHOVAH GOD! He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers: Lloyd, Linwood, Gilbert, James, Melvin and sisters: Leola,He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers: Lloyd, Linwood, Gilbert, James, Melvin and sisters: Leola, Bernice, Dorothy, and Ruth.Bernice, Dorothy, and Ruth. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Roselin. He leaves one brother, John (wife Marie), also a belovedHe leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Roselin. He leaves one brother, John (wife Marie), also a beloved Sister-in-law, Mildred of Baltimore Maryland & family, as well as nieces and nephews. He also leaves a very largeSister-in-law, Mildred of Baltimore Maryland & family, as well as nieces and nephews. He also leaves a very large extended family, made up of daughters, sons, sisters and brothers. He will be greatly missed! Jehovah’s courageousextended family, made up of daughters, sons, sisters and brothers. He will be greatly missed! Jehovah’s courageous soldier who worked hard to conquer his fears, from childhood stuttering, etc. He took to heart and believed Jesus’soldier who worked hard to conquer his fears, from childhood stuttering, etc. He took to heart and believed Jesus’ words at John 16:33 - “Have no fear …Trust In JEHOVAH. In essence, Jesus’ encouragement to his followers - If Iwords at John 16:33 - “Have no fear …Trust In JEHOVAH. In essence, Jesus’ encouragement to his followers - If I can conquer the world, you can too with my Father’s help. George would encourage each of us to put faith in thiscan conquer the world, you can too with my Father’s help. George would encourage each of us to put faith in this Bible promise and be courageous to conquer our fears.Bible promise and be courageous to conquer our fears. A memorial service will be held on November 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2556 Senator Gasque Road, Mullins, SC 29574. Zoom ID is 876 1292 3214 and the password is 594264. Sign the online guest book at www.kistlerhardeefuneralhome.com

George Clinton Riddick Jr

July 22, 1932 - October 21, 2024