Riggs, Sylvester Franklin

Passed: 2002-11-16

Age: 92

Source: Ravenswood News

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2002-11-20

Information: Sylvester Franklin Riggs, 92, of Parkersburg WV, formerly of Sandyville, departed this life November 16, 2002, in Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, following an extended illness.  He was born October 16, 1910, in Sandyville, a son of the late Alva and Maggie Loa Dailey Riggs.  He was a retired farmer.  Surviving are brothers, Delmer Riggs of Sandyville, Ralph Riggs of Ravenswood; sister, Freda Powell of Parkersburg; several nieces and nephews.  Service was held Tuesday, November 19, at 1 p.m. at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood WV, with Rev. Lloyd Winans officiating. Burial followed in the Drift Run Cemetery, Sandyville.