Gary Riffle 1951-2022

Gary was born Jan. 2, 1951, in Dayton, the son of the late Oscar and El Jean Riffle.

Gary owned and operated Paris Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) lab for 21 years with his wife, Pauline. He was an avid fisherman, competing in more than 100 professional events across the country.

Gary is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pauline; one son, Jason (Jessica) Riffle of Charlotte, N.C.; three daughters, Michelle (George) Pugh of Gulf Shores, Ala., Kristy (Joey) Dean of Denton, Texas; Mindy (Randy) Roberson of Savoy, Texas; three sisters, Sandra (Richard) Evans of North Lima, Cathy (Eric) Sellers of Evans City, Pa., Carol Charniga of Troy, N.Y.; one brother, Richard (Debbie) Riffle of Troutman, N.C.; nine grandchildren, Samuel, Sophia, Emily, Jacob, Jasmine, Jada, Jonathan, Joshua and Wyatt; and one great-grandchild.

Gary was preceded in death by his brother, John Riffle, of Paris, Texas.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jim Millsap officiating. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. in Fairview Cemetery in Savoy, Texas. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday.

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