John Riddle

John David Riddle, 63, Kansas City, passed away October 6, 2026. John was born to John Riddle and Velma Masoner on November 10, 1962, in Smithville, MO and grew up on the family farm south of Edgerton.

John was graduated from North Platte High School in 1981 where he played all sports, was quarterback of the football team and Homecoming King. He was also president of the student council and was on the honor roll.

John attended The University of Missouri in Columbia and graduated with a degree in computer science in 1986. John spent almost his entire life in sales, working for multiple liquor sales companies and a commercial food processing company in Kansas City.

John was a lifelong Tigers and Chiefs fan.

John was proceeded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son, John Michael, 25, of Kansas City, brother Jim of Edgerton, brothers Jeff and Jason, Kansas City, several stepbrothers and stepsisters, cousins, aunts and uncles and many, many friends.

John will be greatly missed.

Visitation: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22nd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO.