Obituary of Jeffery Wayne Riddlebarger

Jeffery, 47, born February 6, 1966, passed away on August 14, 2013 after a short battle with a rare stomach cancer. Jeffery is the beloved Husband of Lynn (Anderson) Riddlebarger, they married in 1989.He leaves behind children; Sarah, Jonathan, and Nathan; mother, Linda Roy; sister, Jodi Brown.He grew up in Okeechobee, Florida, after graduating from Okeechobee High School, he entered the Air Force Academy and graduated with a BS in Middle Eastern History and a minor in Arabic.Later, he earned a Masters Degree in Missions from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia.He was a pilot and instructor in the US Air Force and for United Airlines; flying F-15s at Holloman AFB, Langley AFB, and Tyndall AFB; piloting an AT-38 as an instructor at Columbus AFB; and flying gliders at the USAFA.Jeffery was very active in church and impacted lives, for God, all over the world. He was the Missions Director and School Board President for Castle Rock Christian Fellowship and School, always following his values; faith, family and hard work.Jeffery also played baseball and refereed high school and college soccer, here in Colorado.He was an amazing provider. Everyone will miss his wonderful smile.He was buried at the Air Force Academy Cemetery, Colorado Springs.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:00AM U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel U.S. Air Force Academy, CO Phone: 719-328-1793 Cemetery Wednesday, August 21, 2013 12:00AM US Air Force Academy Cemetery 2168 Field House Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80840 Phone: 719-328-1793