Joshua Kemper Liddle, Jr. better known as J.K. Liddle age 87 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 in the Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hillsville, Virginia.

Mr. Liddle was born in Grayson County, Virginia on March 25, 1931 to Joshua Kemper and Eula Davis Liddle. In addition to his parent he was preceded in death by his wife Lillian Winesette Liddle; grandson and wife Jason (Lydale) and Michelle Liddle; brothers Charles Liddle, Dale Liddle and Franklin Liddle.

He proudly served our country in the US Army.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Greg and Kay Liddle of Galax, Virginia; grandson and wife Travis and Evelyn Liddle of Independence, Virginia; sister and brother-in-law Rebecca and Ralph Williams of Salem, Virginia; brother and sister-in-law Joe and Linda Liddle of Galax, Virginia; sisters-in-law Margaret Liddle and Judy Liddle; three step-great-grandchildren; four step great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 PM in the Mt. Vale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack Edwards and the Rev. Ronnie Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00 AM until time for the the funeral service at the Mt. Vale United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request donations to the Mt. Vale Cemetery Fund.