Mr. Earl Riddlebarger, Jr. age 83 of McMinnville, TN, died Monday, June 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born September 09, 1937, in Smithers, West Virginia, was retired from Ford Motor Co., was a skilled tradesman in the stamping plant, and was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Earl enjoyed trap shooting, loved to hunt, and worked hard all of his life. Mr. Riddlebarger was preceded in death by parents Jasper E. and Minnie Darlene Jaycox Riddlebarger and three of his sisters.

Survivors include his wife Ila Clarice Gifford Riddlebarger of McMinnville, son Michael Earl Riddlebarger of McMinnville, and sister Wilma Young of Hammond, Indiana. Per his request, Mr. Riddlebarger was cremated. No immediate services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 931-473-6606.