Ernie Riggle Obituary
He was born February 26, 1947 in Zanesville the son of the late Ernest Clayton Riggle and Alta Louise Hayes Riggle.
Ernie graduated from Zanesville High School class of 1965. He had started to work at Big Bear while still in high school and retired many years later in management with the store. Ernie kept busy after retirement working at many different places including Sam's Club, Southeastern Salon Supplies and Terry's Tavern to name a few. He was also an avid The Ohio State Buckeyes fan and a Los Angeles Dodgers fan.
He is survived by two sons; Kevin (Tasha) Riggle & Kelly (Melanie) Riggle; his grandchildren, Wyatt Riggle, Madison (Steve) Orruel, Clayton Riggle; a sister Kathy (Larry) Shesky; several nieces, nephews & cousins. Ernest "Ernie" was preceded in death by Parents.
No public visitation or funeral services will be observed.
The Bryan & Hardwick Funeral Home, 2318 Maple Ave. Zanesville, is in charge of the arrangements. To share memories and condolences with Ernie's family please visit www.BryanHardwickFH.com.
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