Gilbert Lee Riggins
December 02, 1931 - January 23, 2021
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Gilbert Lee Riggins
December 02, 1931 - January 23, 2021
Obituary
Gilbert Lee Riggins, 89, of Chesterfield, VA departed this life at home on January 23, 2021 with his wife and family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents; Raymond R. and Sarah Kidd Riggins; brothers, Marion and Thurman Riggins; sister Nancy Snow; and his beloved daughter, Rhonda R. Sadler. Gilbert is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Anna Belle Alderman Riggins; sons Dennis (Debbie) and Donald (Darlene) Riggins; daughter Deanna (Jimmy) Mootz; grandchildren Kendal Sadler and John Mootz; sister, Rosa Ring; and son-in-law, Wayne Sadler. Gilbert retired from Philip Morris and enjoyed a long retirement gun smithing, sport shooting, metal smithing, making instruments, restoring cars, wood carving, and visiting family in Southwest Virginia. Gilbert”s funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 6 at Riverview Church of God, 2703 Wysor Hwy, Draper, VA 24324. Interment at the Alderman Cemetery in Barren Springs, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Jude Children”s Research Hospital.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: February 6, 2021 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
- Venue: Riverview Church of God
- Location: 2703 Wysor Hwy Draper, VA 24324 - (Get Directions)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Website: https://stjude.org
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7 responses to Gilbert Lee Riggins
Rj & Marguerite Bartol says:
January 27, 2021
So sorry for your loss
Don & Darlene Riggins says:
January 28, 2021
We will miss you Dad.
Donny & Darlene
BILL g CLARK says:
January 28, 2021
My condolence to all family members and friends of Gilbert’s family, Especially those who were part of my Barren Springs youth, namely his wife Anna Belle and Sister Rosa. I know you loved him and will miss him. Although I have only seen him a few times since we both left Barren Springs I often thought of and asked about him. I knew him as Gib, as a friend, he was a part of my youth in Barren Springe. He will remain a part of my memory. So long old friend, So Long.
Gail Arnold says:
January 30, 2021
Donald & Darlene,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing your dad in Sunday Morning Worship services in his “usual” seat.
Our thoughts and prayers and with you and your entire family!
Carl, Gail, and Ana Arnold
Sherri Carico says:
February 1, 2021
Gib was an ole Navy buddy of my dads..they first met at the bus station, as young men. They became the best of friends, but as life usually takes us in different directions, they still stayed in touch through the years. He came by tom check on mom and dad through the years, and was there for our family at Dads, then a few years later, Moms funeral. Gib, as I’ve always called him, was a perfect example of a Godly man, a true friend. My heart goes out to his family. Prayers that God will give them the strength in the days to come.
With sympathy,
Sherri Carico