Mr. Ronald Biddle

Chief Warrant Officer 5 (Ret.) Ronald Biddle of Chester, Virginia left this world on February 14, 2021, at 68 years old. He was the seventh child born to the late John Henry and Annie Lee Biddle in Los Angeles, California, on June 24, 1952. Upon completing his primary and secondary education in 1970, Ron graduated from Fremont High School in Los Angeles, CA. Ronald went on to earn an Associate of Liberal Arts degree from Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA and then a Bachelor's degree in Natural Science and Mathematics from Thomas Edison College, Trenton, NJ. Mr. Biddle completed a Masters in Total Quality Services from Anna Maria College, Ft. Dix, NJ. A proponent of higher learning, he also logged in many hours of military education, both for self-improvement and duty-related requirements. Chief Biddle dedicated over thirty years of service to the Army, first as an enlisted member and then as a Chief Warrant Officer. He was a proud soldier assigned to the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) of the US Army Veterinary Corp. In his duties as a Warrant Officer, Chief Biddle served as Consumer Safety Officer (1994-1997), Senior Food Safety Officer (1997-1999), Instructor at the Warrant Officer Career College (1999-2002), and Food Safety Consultant until his retirement in 2014. In 2015, he began working as a Contracting Officer at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and worked there until his untimely passing. Ronald Biddle was someone to everyone. He loved going to the gym and running. He often placed in the top tier of marathons and races—even out-racing his younger competitors. He loved to trash talk; his competitive drive pushed him to rise to every challenge, and it even influenced those around him to do the same. Chief Biddle had a big heart, and it drove him to help anyone in need. He was warm, disarming, always willing to share a story and light the world with his smile and laughter. Along with his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by three brothers, LT, Chester, Daniel and sister, Jettie Mae Biddle-Doss. Most importantly, Ronald Biddle loved God and his family. He leaves behind a beloved wife, Barbara Biddle; two sons, Omari and Malik Biddle and a daughter, Krystal Williams. Also, in grief are his stepchildren, Sammy Washington, Eboni Washington and Tiffany McClain; grandchildren, Aliya, Destiny, Quincy, Carlos, Chancelor, Diadra, Amina, Nevaeh, Tysiah, Kenya, Jordan, Jaxson and Ava. Ronald also leaves behind his twin brother, Donald; sister, Patricia Biddle-Brooks; and brother, James; along with a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, friends, and loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 26, 2021 at Tucker & Fisher Celebration of Life Chapel, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, VA with Rev. Dr. Johnnie Fleming, Jr., Pastor of Second Baptist Church, Chester, Virginia officiating. Interment will follow at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, Amelia, VA. The service will be live streamed. Public viewing will be Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. A facial covering will be required while attending all services and viewings, along with limited seating for social distancing.

Mr. Ronald Biddle

June 24, 1952 - February 14, 2021