Tony Allen Riddle

Tony Allen Riddle, 40, of Abilene died Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Born in Abilene, Texas on October 10, 1972, Tony was the son of Teresa (Bardwell) and Derrall T. Riddle. He was a graduate of Eula High School and a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Tony was an oil field drilling consultant. He loved the great outdoors, hunting and fishing, as well as motorcycles and fast cars. Tony was preceded in death by his wife, Amanda Riddle on June 12, 2012, and two grandmothers, Edna Cates and Lou Riddle. Survivors include his daughter, Kalyssta Riddle of Abilene; mother and stepfather, Teresa Barker and William of Abilene; father, Derrall Riddle of Abilene; two stepbrothers, Chancey Barker and wife Jessica, and Joshua Barker all of Abilene; an uncle, Jr. Bardwell; two aunts, Sharon Moses (Alvin) and Francille Read (John); numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Brandy Daniels. "The star that burns the brightest only burns a short time." Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 17, at Lytle South Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Watson officiating, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Chancey Barker, Joshua Barker, Michael "Smiley" Cloud, Larry Hardwick, Ricky Gomez and James Lee. Honorary pallbearers will be the Xiled Motorcycle Club.