Gregory E. Riddick

Gregory E. Riddick Sr, was born on July 9th, 1961 in Clinton NC. and was the son of the late Patricia Allen Riddick and James Luther Riddick Sr. He suddenly departed this life to be with the Lord on August 22nd, 2021 He received his education at Sampson High School in Clinton NC, then later in life moved to Baltimore MD. He was a poet and his writings inspired the founding of Raw Spirit Pubications. In 2016, Gregory experienced the most tragic loss of his lifetime. The loss of his son, “Trill” to gun violence inspired him to create a foundation in his honor. The Trill Foundation and Top Notch Ministries are organizations devoted to ending youth violence and promoting healing by using a holistic, collaborative approach to provide trauma informed care, grief counseling, work force development and peer support to youth and their families. Gregory was a community member who served on countless boards, teams and committees that are comprised of groups of compassionate people who are as intentional in their work and deeds as he was. Greg was also a state certified Victim Assistance Specialist through the University of Baltimore’s School of Criminology Roper Academy and a CCAR-T Recovery Academy Trainer. He volunteered at Roberta’s House, where he ran a grief support group. Gregory’s selfless advocacy was evident as he reached out to various organizations and connected each organization to form partnerships that benefited entire communities. He leaves to mourn his son Brandon Riddick and his two grandchildren Morgan Riddick (8) and Brandon Riddick Jr. (6). His three sisters Tammy Radford, Pamela Riddick and Monique Chensworth, his maternal aunt Ender Vashti Malloy, maternal uncle Knox Delano Allen; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives, colleagues and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Patricia Allen Riddick, father James L. Riddick Sr, grandmother Ender Boone Allen, sister Cynthia Patricia Riddick, and brother James L. Riddick II. Acknowledgements The family would like to acknowledge and thank those in attendance as well as those that could not attend the service today. We are also thankful for your kind words, prayers, and memories. We thank you for sharing in the celebration of the life of Gregory E. Riddick Sr. In honor of Gregory Riddick Sr, donations can be made to: The Trill Foundation 20 E. Franklin St.#302 Baltimore, Md. 21202

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Gregory E. Riddick

July 9, 1961 - August 22, 2021