James Edgar Riggs's obituary , Passed away on June 24, 2020 in New Philadelphia, Ohio

James Edgar Riggs

August 16, 1943 - June 24, 2020 (76 years old)

New Philadelphia, Ohio

James Edgar Riggs's obituary , Passed away on June 24, 2020 in New Philadelphia, Ohio

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Geib Funeral Home and Crematory

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James Edgar Riggs

August 16, 1943 - June 24, 2020 (76 years old)

New Philadelphia, Ohio

James Edgar Riggs Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 24, 2020, at the age of 76, James Edgar Riggs of New Philadelphia, Ohio, born in Dover, Ohio passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edgar Riggs to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Edgar and Helen Jean Riggs (Snyder); and his sisters, Shirley and Joyce. He is survived by: his wife Karen Riggs (Maurer); his children, Rev. Andrew Riggs (Victoria) of New Philadelphia, Samuel Riggs (Glenna) of Winfield and Christine Grecol (Christopher) of North Canton; his grandchildren, Anna, Abigail, Samantha, Chase Riggs, Andrew, Jonathan and Elizabeth Grecol; and his brothers-in-law, Dave Delaney and Terry Maurer (Betsy). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Contributions may be made in James' memory to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 or to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 202 East High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. hide Service Information Service Information Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Geib Funeral Home and Crematory



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