Elmer Mathew Riggins

Elmer Mathew Riggins obituary

Elmer Mathew Riggins

Elmer Riggins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bower Funeral Chapel - Pulaski on Oct. 2, 2025.

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Elmer Mathew Riggins, age 85 of Max Meadows, Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin. Born December 3, 1939 in Wythe County, he was the son of the late Elmer Franklin Riggins & Nannie Violet DeHart Riggins. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Raymond Herbert, Willie Burton and sisters Mary Louise Warden, Violet Marie Haynes.

Elmer worked at the Lynchburg Foundry for over 20 years.

He is survived by his

Wife – Joan Marie Warden Riggins – Max Meadows

Children – Rhonda (Butch) Akers, Valerie Lynn Riggins, Mary (Vernon) Landreth, Teresa (Jeff) Graybeal, Janet Riggins, Crystal Riggins Belcher

8 Very Special Grandchildren 13 Great Grandchildren

Siblings – Charlotte Lee (John) Taylor, *twin brother* Joe (Ginger) Riggins, Roy (Joyce) Riggins, Bobby (Helen) Riggins, Ronnie (Maria) Riggins, Billy (Liz) Riggins, Sarah (John) Little, Mike (Patty) Patterson.

Several Nieces and Nephews

Memorial services will be held Sunday, 3:00 PM - October 12, 2025 at the Floyd Church of God, Floyd, Virginia.

To sign Elmer's online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com - Bower Funeral Home & Crematory, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bower Funeral Chapel - Pulaski

1631 Bobwhite Boulevard P. O. Box 796, Pulaski, VA 24301

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