Steven Randel Riddle
Obituaries
October 1, 2025
Steven Randel Riddle

Steven Randel Riddle, 59, of Moore, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2025. Visitation for Steven is scheduled Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 1-5 p.m. and Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 12-6 p.m., with family accepting friends from 6-8 p.m., both at the McClendon- Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 3, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Twin Hills Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Arrangements have been March 19, 1966 – September 23, 2025

entrusted to McClendon- Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Steven’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon- winters.com.

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