Al was born January 9, 1934 in Moorcroft, WY, to Raymond and Nancy Riddell. He served his country during the Vietnam War and retired from the US Navy, as a Lieutenant Commander, after serving 20 plus years. He flew several different aircraft during his career and attained a top gun status for his flying ability. After he retired, he went to work in the private sector as a computer software engineer. His hobbies included traveling and antiquing, which brought him much joy. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wives, Rose and Ellen.
He is survived by his children, Richard Alan Riddell and wife Carrie of San Diego, CA and Nancy Ellen Riddell Quinn and husband Joseph of Springfield, MO; 4 grandchildren; his brother, Glenn Riddell and wife Mary of Port Neches, TX, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
Llano Cemetery East
Amarillo, TX
Saturday, September 23, 2017
2:00 pm
Burial Schedule
Llano Cemetery East
Amarillo , TX