Bill Rider

Bill Rider
age 53, of Newcomerstown, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on Sept. 15, 1959 in Warren, Ohio, to the late John and Jessie (Byrne) Rider, who survives. He was a 1976 graduate of Chalker High School in Southington, Ohio. He was most proud of being a 4th generation police officer. He retired in 1996 as a sergeant from the Parkland Florida police department and as a captain of the fire department. Some of Bill's accomplishments include being an EMT an completing his training at the police and fire academies. He went on to work for Newton Falls PD, Warren Township PD where he started the juvenile division, Lordstown Marshalls Office, Geneva on the Lake PD, and finally retiring from the Parkland FL PD. Throughout his law enforcement career, he worked along with state and federal agencies such as the DEA, ATF, FBI, IRS, MIC, FDLE, Nat'l Auto Theft Task Force, and the Florida Marine Patrol. He was also a lifetime member of the FOP. Bill was inducted into the Police Officer Hall of Fame in 1996. He was also a member of Christ United Methodist Church, he served as a youth counselor, a 4H member then a counselor and a past member of Harcatus Parents board for Headstart. He loved spending time with his children and grandson, fishing, grilling, working with wood, and especially doting on his two dogs. He was a true sports fan of Nascar, and rooting for the Cleveland Browns, Indians, Cavaliers, Miami Dolphins and Florida Marlins. He also proudly served his Country in the U.S. Army.
On Oct. 21, 1978 he married Patricia (West) Rider. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, John (Tiffany) of Newark and Amanda of Newcomerstown; his mother, Jessie of Newcomerstown; his brother, John of New Philadelphia; his grandson, Logan of Newark; and his nephews and nieces; Joshua, Todd, Chris, Charles and Candice and several great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, John in 1989 and his brother, Larry.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church in Newcomerstown with the Rev. Larry Hukill officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Police Hall of Fame, 6350 Horizon Dr., Titusville, FL 32780. Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com.
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