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Aaron RIGGLEMAN Obituary
Aaron was born, Nov. 25, 1957, in Harrisonburg, Va., and was the son of Howard and Betty Hoover Riggleman of Harrisonburg. Aaron grew up in Grottoes, Va., and was a member of the First Baptist Church. During high school at Montevideo, he participated in basketball, track, and soccer, and was the class president of his junior and senior years. He graduated from Montevideo High School, in 1976, and went on to play basketball for Appalachian State University, under Coach Bobby Cremins. He graduated in 1982. He was self-employed and worked for Mary Immaculate Hospital for 10 years. In his free time, Aaron was an avid golfer and loved bowling, softball, coaching little league basketball and baseball, and he especially enjoyed spending leisure time at the Katt with friends.
In addition to his parents, Aaron is survived by his son, Aaron Lee Riggleman Jr. and friend, Kacee of Roanoke, Va.; stepdaughter, Krista Byalik and husband, Yan of Newport News; brother, John (Jay) Riggleman and wife, Diana of Omaha, Neb.; sisters, Dawn Ardery and husband, Jim of Buchanan, Va., and Rosalyn Breeden and husband, Dev of Waynesboro, Va.; one niece, four nephews, and many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; a nephew, Justin L. Harris; uncle, Bobby Hoover; an aunt, Wanda Thomas and most recently, his grandmother, Viola M. Hoover.
Active pallbearers will be Aaron Riggleman Jr., Rip Popeck, Dave Gochenhour, Tripp Bennett, Frankie Riggleman, Dan Goble, and Jiar Clanton. Honorary pallbearers include members of the 1975/1976 varsity basketball teams of Montevideo High School.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Kyger Funeral Home, in Harrisonburg, with the Pastors Harold Kephart and Carter Dean officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the home of his parents at any time.
Online condolences may be sent to the Riggleman family by visiting www.kygers.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Barbara Thomas Schauer
July 23, 2012
I met Aaron at ROTC camp in Ft. Knox and attended Appalachian as he did. I remember him as a quietly funny guy, contented with life. I was thinking of him recently, only to look for him and find this obituary, and am sad to learn of his early passing. Condolences to the many who are left behind who loved him.
Sharon Ledder
July 10, 2012
Aaron, you were such a peaceful and kind man who was a friend to all at MIH. Your MIH family was shocked and saddend to learn of your sudden passing, I hope you are listening to the wonderful stories, kind words and memories we are all sharing. Rest in peace dear friend.
July 9, 2012
R.I.P. your kindness was truly genuine you will be deeply missed our hearts go out to the family..WOUNDCARE STAFF
Jessica Howorth
July 9, 2012
Aaron will be "Greatly Missed" at MIH. He was always a pleasure and so
nice to everyone. His passing was a complete shock and saddened our hearts
immensely. May God comfort your family during this most difficult time.
Vikki Johnson MIH
July 9, 2012
RIP Aaron
vikki johnson
July 9, 2012
RIP Aaron you will be greatly missed by all who knew you. We will miss seeing you at MIH. Sincere condolences to our family.
July 7, 2012
We at Mary Immaculate Hospital will miss your quiet nature and your easy smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family at this time.
Sue nehme
Beth Rock
July 7, 2012
Aaron was a wonderful person to work with at Mary Immaculate we always enjoyed his smile and kind words. May peace be with at this hard time.
Chris & Karen Seitz
July 6, 2012
I will never forget my wedding day and dancing with Aaron...or should I say him dancing and my feet danggling as he held me up so I could reach him...He had the biggest heart and was such a great friend...
Our thoughts and prayers are with Little A and family...
Karen, Chris, Lindsey and Jordan
STEPHANIE BROWN
July 6, 2012
ARRON WILL TRULY BE MISS I WAS SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOST.HE WAS A GREAT PERSON EVERYONE LOVE HIM AROUND MIH YOU COULD ASK HIM TO REACH ANYTHING UP HIGH. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
TiCi and Tracie
July 6, 2012
Aaron, your kind smile and gentle heart will always remembered. My mom and I could never forget you or Aaron, Jr. I used to sit for you when Aaron, Jr. was around 4. Should he ever find the need to talk, we are here for him.
Theresa Bliss
July 6, 2012
Aaron, I will so miss the kindness that you had in your heart for anyone you met.
RIP
Jill Riggleman
July 6, 2012
Aaron I was so glad that we started talking the last 6 months have been really rewarding. You were taken far to soon. I will miss you always Jill
Shirley Stevenson
July 6, 2012
Aaron, your smile and quiet nature will be missed. You were a pleasure to know and work with at MIH. Rest in peace my friend.
Terry Knight
July 6, 2012
RIP Big Man....like most,I was always amazed when you had to duck (ever so slightly) coming thru the office door...you seem to always have something good to say...you will be missed!
July 5, 2012
Elaine and I will miss you. We enjoyed bowling in the MIH staff league with you and your friends, who I am sure will miss you too. Our prayers are with your family. RIP Gene Russell
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