Gary Riffle, 71, of Paris, Texas, formerly of North Lima, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 22, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. Gary was born on January 2, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, 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, North Carolina; three daughters, Michelle (George) Pugh of Gulf Shores, Alabama, Kristy (Joey) Dean of Denton, Texas; Mindy (Randy) Roberson of Savoy, Texas; three sisters, Sandra (Richard) Evans of North Lima, Ohio, Cathy (Eric) Sellers of Evans City, Pennsylvania, Carol Charniga of Troy, New York; one brother, Richard (Debbie) Riffle of Troutman, North Carolina; 9 grandchildren, Samuel, Sophia, Emily, Jacob, Jasmine, Jada, Jonathan, Joshua, Wyatt; and 1 great-grandchild.
Gary was preceded in death by his brother, John Riffle, of Paris, Texas.
A funeral service will be held at Bright-Holland Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 27th at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Jim Millsap officiating. Graveside services will be at 1:30 pm in Fairview Cemetery in Savoy, Texas. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Thursday.
