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OBITUARY
Joel Dean Riggs, was born on November 28, 1941
and passed on March 16, 2011.
Joel was preceded in death by his first wife, Jacqueline Harder Riggs and his
parents Jesse Vernon and Dorothy Marie Riggs.
He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Frances Vandell Riggs. Her
daughters Vanessa Oberholtzer and her husband Grier, Donna Hacker and her
husband Bryan. His daughters Janice Carroll Vallin, her husband Armando, and
Jessica Louise Warren and her husband Lee. Grandson Eric Rice and his wife
Jennifer and granddaughter Danae Skiba. Grandson James Carroll Warren, and great
grandchildren Conner and Ethan Rice.
Joe received a bachelors of Business Administration from the University of
Arlington. He also served as First Lieutenant in the US Army from 1964 - 1966.
He began his lifelong career with Exxon Co USA in 1967. Joe retired in 2000 and
has enjoyed traveling the world with his friends and family. He also spent
countless hours planning trips and outings for the Houston Area Exxon Mobile
Retiree's club.
Joe enjoyed volunteering for the Society of St. Stevens at Kingwood United
Methodist Church.
The memorial service will be held at 3:00pm Friday March 18th at Kingwood United
Methodist Church, 1799 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood TX 77339. In lieu of
flowers, please donate to the
American Cancer Society in the name of
Joel Dean Riggs.
Published in Houston Chronicle on March 18, 2011
Submitted by Ruth (Baldwin)
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