Obituary of Benjamin Rider

Kill Devil Hills, NC Benjamin Franklin Rider, 64, of 312 Sir Chandler Dr., Kill Devil Hills, NC, died Sunday, May 2, 2004 at his residence. He was born in Athelston, AR to the late Daniel Boone and Mary Marie Brewer Rider. He was a retired agent with C.I.A., a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a charter member of the BAD EMS Golf Association. Mr. Rider is survived by two daughters, Kathy Marie Bernard and ex husband Dave of Giathersburg, MD and Debra Lynn Rider-Cadle and husband Greg of Waretown, NJ; one son, Benjamin Logan Rider and wife Jennifer of Giathersburg, MD; three sisters, Louise Weiss of New york, Mettie Copes of Louisiana, and La Ruth Rider of Arkansas; five brothers, J.D. Rider of Texas, Doug Rider of Louisiana, Chuck Rider of Oklahoma, George Rider of Texas, and Jimmy Rider of Mississippi; five grandchildren, Matthew, Christopher, Justin, Alex, and Jordy; and his ex-wife, Susan Rider of Kill Devil Hills. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 11:00 AM at Twiford’s Colony Chapel by the Rev. Douglas Rider. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dare Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 1000, Manteo, NC 27954 or to the American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Dr., Greenville, NC 27834. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is in charge of arrangements.