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Junior Riggleman Obituary
Born in Petersburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Oscar Dayton Riggleman and Lee Ora Davis. Mr. Riggleman was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer Lawrence Riggleman and Oscar Eugene Riggleman. He was a member and deacon of Monumental Baptist Church, taught the Pilcher Sunday school class, and was the service director with Strosnider Chevrolet with 39 years of service. Mr. Riggleman was a retired master sergeant with the United States Army, having served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was president of the National Association of Military Retirees, and past president of Chevrolet "Only the Best" Club.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Helen Kelley Riggleman; his children, Sandra Kay and husband, Patrick Hughes, William Dayton and wife, Tamy Riggleman, and Mark Lee Riggleman; seven granddaughters, Kelly Patterson and husband, Cameron, Tiffany Dowdy, Karen Riggleman and husband, Michael Halloran, Sarah Riggleman, Lauren Hughes, Lindsey Hughes and Kali Riggleman; six great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Halloran, Jade Dowdy, Dayton Patterson, Collin Patterson, Caden Riggleman and Maddox Patterson; a brother, Denver Lee Riggleman of Petersburg, W.Va.; two sisters, Mary Ann Williams of Lovettsville and Martha Alice Sites of Stephens City; numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in Monumental Baptist Church, 2925 S. Crater Road, with the Rev. Barry Ginn officiating. Entombment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Building Fund at Monumental Baptist Church. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Junior Riggleman
Dennis
November 26, 2010
Audrey and family,
A great man was lost.Since I have been a member of NAMR he has been a great mentor. If you ever need anything call me. praying for you and the family.
John Schallhorn
November 23, 2010
JD was always friendly and strived to give the best service for Strosnider Chevrolet. I knew JD for over 13 years as a customer and he always lifted my spirits everytime I came in for service. He will be sorely missed.
Ed and Karen Dent
November 15, 2010
Our deepest sympanthy,
My husband,and I have known J.D. for so many years. He had such a since of humor,and just think of all the lives he touched. I pray that God will send his angels to protect and guide you for upcoming days ahead. May you be comforted by all the love of your friends and family. J.D. always had a smile on his face, and always had a kind word to say. My husband, and I greatly loved him.
Tom Moon
November 13, 2010
To the Riggleman family, I am deeply saddened for your loss. J.D. had a positive impact on so many people including me. I will miss him.
Heather Bender
November 13, 2010
Sorry to hear about your loss and prayers to the family.
Nancy Derrick
November 13, 2010
JD was a mentor to my children, Rusty Derrick and Heidi Derrick Murray. He was a leader to Rusty and helped get thru GM school in Northern Virginia. Heidi worked for him and they got along fine. I will always cherish his memory. Peace be with you.
Peggy Payne
November 12, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts & prayers will be with you today & the many long days ahead.
Robert Lawhorne
November 12, 2010
To the Riggleman family.
I am so sorry for your loss. J.D was a friend to everyone. He was kind and always cheerful. He will be missed dearly.
Former paper carriers, Amy & Clark Kuzminski
November 12, 2010
I remember Mr. Riggleman as a very nice person.
David & Peggy Kuzminski
November 12, 2010
To the Riggleman Family,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Pablo Rivera
November 12, 2010
To the Riggleman Family, We are sorry for your loss. He was such a beautiful person to now. Always with a good sense of humor and so kind. There will be a wonderful place in heaven for him. God Bless you all.
Katherine & Ramon Forti-Vargas
November 12, 2010
Dear Riggleman Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are saddened at the knowledge that you have lost such a kind man. Mr. Riggleman always had a way of making you feel so special when he greeted you with a warm smile & a twinkle in his eye. He will surely be missed but not forgotten. Are thoughts & prayers will be with you today & the many long days ahead.
November 12, 2010
To The Riggleman Famiy,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of J.D. Riggleman. J.D. was one of our best friends.
J.D. was a wonderfull Christian and was a friend to everyone and everyone liked J.D. he will be missed.
Christian Love,
Bruce & Hilda Schwalm
Glenn Lackie
November 12, 2010
J.D. will be missed by all that knew him. I remember the conversations I had with him as I was repairing his riding mower. Great Guy, I will miss him...
Sharon Green
November 12, 2010
Mrs. Riggleman and Family:
I have known J.D. for many years in the work place he was always a generous and loving person to whomever he met. Then I was invited to your family Thanksgiving 2009, I had the best Thanksgiving get together with your family, since my mother passed. Your family is just like J.D., friendly, loving and giving. Thank you for letting me be a part of your wonderful family. J.D. will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
Sharon Green
November 12, 2010
Audry, So sorry to hear from my brother Bill that Junior had died. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Carol Sue Riggleman Horne
Shirley Riggleman Faulkner
Millie Riggleman Dixson
Ruby Riggleman Dixson
Bill Landes
November 12, 2010
Audrey, I am so sorry to hear about J.D.
I will always remember the times we had together on our trips. He will be missed.
Joyce Davis
Melissa Gauldin
November 12, 2010
Dear Kelly and Family,Sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather he was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. Melissa and Larry Gauldin and Family
Steve Johnson
November 12, 2010
Mrs. Riggleman and Family:
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Riggleman. I have a lot of great memories of times spent at your house as a teenager, and how he always treated me like I was part of your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron Smith
November 11, 2010
Audrey and Riggleman Family,
I was at loss for word when Scott Poitras informed me of JD’s passing. Stopping by his office, he had informed me, the planned surgeries to come. We chatted as often done since my retirement in 2005. We both have a deep concern for our country, the welfare of our children, grandchildren, veterans and the men and woman who serve and protect our beloved Country. Always with a remark of humor, talking about my love for hunting, JD remarked “use to love squirrel hunting, now in my later years enjoy watching them play in the yard”.
My pleasure being part of the service team for eighteen years under JDs management. He was a very good man and all who knew him, well miss him.
November 11, 2010
Audrey and Family, This is such a shock to us that it is hard to find the words. J D along with another member of Monumental Baptist were the first to visit us when we moved to the Ft Lee area. I not only had the priviledge of being a member of the same church but also worked at Strosnider with him for some time as well. He helped our family many times and had a way of saying just the right thing at just the time you needed a word of encouragement. He will be dearly missed. Our prayers go out to each of you.
Carolynn Jones
November 11, 2010
My husband Keith work with J D at Strosnider Chevrolet and when Keith
left to go to work at Philip Morris We still kept in touch with J D when we had our vehicles serviced I would also see J D at K & L when I would
pick up my lunch . He would always greet you with a smile and a hand shake. He will be greatly missed Our prayers go out to the Riggleman family .
Sherri and Emilee Bowles
November 11, 2010
Kali,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. You are a good friend.
Emilee Bowles and "Mrs. Sherri" Bowles
Catherine Vick
November 11, 2010
Dearest Sandy,
Please know that our thoughts, prayers and our hearts are with you, your mother and the rest of your family. We send our love to you along with our deepest sympathy.
Love, Jim and Catherine(Robinette)Vick
November 11, 2010
Dear Audrey and Family:
We are so sorry about the passing of J.D. He was one of the most devoted people we have ever been associated with. It has indeed been our pleasure to have known both of you. Our prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.
Love, Amy and Jerry Bradley
November 11, 2010
Dearest Audrey and Riggleman family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of my beloved brother in Christ. I assure you he's dancing and singing now and we will be seeing him soon. O Lord thank you for allowing us to have brother J.D. as long as we have....Love in Christ, Connie and Kenny Adcock
The Beasley/Cook/Clark Family
November 11, 2010
Mrs.Audrey,
I can remember when I was going to Monumental and was always greeted by J.D. Or anymorning when I went to Yankee Coffe Shop he'd be there with A Smile and A Firm Handshake. It just wont be the same anymore. My prayers go out to you and the family.
- Marland Cook
He Will Never Be Forgotten and always will be loved.We Love you Mrs.Audrey & Family.
Kimberly Beasley, Marland Cook, Jade Cook, Eric Clark
Ashley Cundiff
November 11, 2010
The Riggleman Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. J.D. was a great man and will be missed dearly.
Chris and Ashley Cundiff
November 11, 2010
Audrey and family,
You and J.D. have always been a wonderful part of our lives. Your family has meant so much to us and our girls. Thank you for sharing J.D. with us. We will miss him very much.
God grant all of you strength to endure. Love, Linda
Linda Lewis
November 11, 2010
Audrey and family,
You and J.D. have always been a wonderful part of our lives. Your family has meant so much to us and our girls. Thank you for sharing J.D. with us. We will miss him very much.
God grant all of you strength to endure. Love, Linda
November 11, 2010
Audrey, Jack and I will certainly keep you and your family in our prayers. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. We love you. Jack and Deloris Blankenship
Suzie Bowe & Famliy
November 11, 2010
Mrs. Riggleman,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. J.D. will be dearly missed.
November 11, 2010
Sandy, I just talked to my Dad and was saddened to hear of the passing of your father. He was a good friend to my Dad and as he said today, J.D. will definitely be missed by so many people around here. I offer my sincere sympathy to you and your family and pray the love surrounding you will bring God's comfort and peace. Debbie Rourke Stoss
Cindy Lewis King
November 11, 2010
I have wonderful memories of JD and my Dad. He had a great laugh and gave great hugs. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
-Cindy and Chris King
November 11, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I recently lost my wife and J.D. and the fellows at Strosniders were so kind to me. I have been a customer for 12 years now and J.D. was always so friendly and nice to me. May the Lord be with you in your grief. Sincerely, John Schallhorn, Prince George, VA
November 11, 2010
Audrey, I am certainly sorry to hear about JD. I will truley miss him. My prayers are with you and the family. If there is anything I can do or if need anything please let me know.
Bob Owen
November 11, 2010
Audrey and Family:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. J.D. was one of the most honorable men I have ever met. I will keep you and yours in my prayers.
- Judy O'Brien (Formerly Judy York)
Roger Clapp
November 10, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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