Howard Jackson Riddle, 84, of Mars Hill passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Elderberry Healthcare. He is the son of the late Sanders Burgin and Bessie Capps Riddle and lifelong resident of Madison County. Mr. Riddle was a farmer and retired from Biltmore Estate as a landscaper and groundskeeper. He is survived by many friends and family.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, September 27, 2019 at Gabriel’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Stanley Peek will officiate.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.