1938
Kenneth
2011
Kenneth E. Riggs
February 13, 1938 — October 5, 2011
Kenneth E. "Gene" Riggs
Kenneth E. "Gene" Riggs, 73, of Reedsville, OH peacefully took his final journey to be with the Lord on Oct. 5th, 2011.
Born on Feb. 13, 1938 in Long Bottom, OH to the late Ray M. Riggs and Mary Grace Smith Riggs.
He is survived by his wife of 50 yrs, Judith Judy Noble Riggs, of Albuquerque, NM; 2 sons, Kenneth Ray Cristy Riggs of Long Bottom, and son, Jay Riggs; a grandson, Kenneth Dustin Amber Riggs of Coolville; brothers, Marion Ellen Riggs of Logan, Ohio and David Riggs of Belpre; a sister, Rita Rae John Mitchell of Amesville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Devin Ray Riggs of Long Bottom on 8-13-2007.
He graduated from Chester HS in 1956 & worked for V. N. Holderman and S. J. Groves Road Construction Companies before starting "Riggs Financial Services" in 1965. He retired from John Hancock Ins. Co. after 37 yrs. He was a life member of the "Presidents Honor Club" & the Million Dollar Round Table.
He also owned "Riggs Used Cars" of Chester and Tuppers Plains.
His military service consisted of 6 yrs in the Army National Guard, Athens and Marietta Units.
He was a Past Master of the Shade River Masonic Lodge #453, where he received his 50 year pin in 2010 & a 32nd Degree Mason, Scottish Rite, Aladdin Temple of Columbus & the Belpre Shrine Club.
He also belonged to the Blennerhasset Yacht Club for many years and his hobbies were boating, camping & hunting. He was a member of the Walnut Street Church of Christ in Belpre. He was also active in the Middleport-Pomeroy Rotary Club for over 45 yrs, serving as Club President twice, He was also a Paul Harris Fellow.
Services will be held 2:30 P.M., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Coolville, OH with Rev. Don Seevers officiating. Burial will be in the Sandhill Cemetery, Long Bottom, OH.
Calling hours will be held at the funeral home Saturday, from 4-8 P.M. and friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 1 P.M. until time of service. Masonic services will be conducted Saturday at 7:30 P.M.
You can sign the online guestbook at www.white-schwarzelfuneralhome.com
Kenneth E. "Gene" Riggs, 73, of Reedsville, OH peacefully took his final journey to be with the Lord on Oct. 5th, 2011.
Born on Feb. 13, 1938 in Long Bottom, OH to the late Ray M. Riggs and Mary Grace Smith Riggs.
He is survived by his wife of 50 yrs, Judith Judy Noble Riggs, of Albuquerque, NM; 2 sons, Kenneth Ray Cristy Riggs of Long Bottom, and son, Jay Riggs; a grandson, Kenneth Dustin Amber Riggs of Coolville; brothers, Marion Ellen Riggs of Logan, Ohio and David Riggs of Belpre; a sister, Rita Rae John Mitchell of Amesville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Devin Ray Riggs of Long Bottom on 8-13-2007.
He graduated from Chester HS in 1956 & worked for V. N. Holderman and S. J. Groves Road Construction Companies before starting "Riggs Financial Services" in 1965. He retired from John Hancock Ins. Co. after 37 yrs. He was a life member of the "Presidents Honor Club" & the Million Dollar Round Table.
He also owned "Riggs Used Cars" of Chester and Tuppers Plains.
His military service consisted of 6 yrs in the Army National Guard, Athens and Marietta Units.
He was a Past Master of the Shade River Masonic Lodge #453, where he received his 50 year pin in 2010 & a 32nd Degree Mason, Scottish Rite, Aladdin Temple of Columbus & the Belpre Shrine Club.
He also belonged to the Blennerhasset Yacht Club for many years and his hobbies were boating, camping & hunting. He was a member of the Walnut Street Church of Christ in Belpre. He was also active in the Middleport-Pomeroy Rotary Club for over 45 yrs, serving as Club President twice, He was also a Paul Harris Fellow.
Services will be held 2:30 P.M., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Coolville, OH with Rev. Don Seevers officiating. Burial will be in the Sandhill Cemetery, Long Bottom, OH.
Calling hours will be held at the funeral home Saturday, from 4-8 P.M. and friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 1 P.M. until time of service. Masonic services will be conducted Saturday at 7:30 P.M.
You can sign the online guestbook at www.white-schwarzelfuneralhome.com
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