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            <text>Bryan K. “Riff” Riffle, 41, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly, Ohio.&#13;
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Born on August 2, 1983 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Bryan was the son of Patricia Ann Riffle and William “Bill” Harris.  Bryan was a lineman for Fiber Network Resources in Athens, Ohio.  He was artistic, liked playing music, riding motorcycles, and being outdoors.&#13;
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Bryan is survived by his fiancé, Tammi Sommer of Gallipolis; three sons, including Caden Riffle of Gallipolis and other family member, Skylar Dawn Williams; mother, Patricia Ann (David Keith Smith) Riffle of Gallipolis; father, William “Bill” Harris of Fort Wayne, Indiana; sisters, Angela Marie Gibson of Gallipolis and Laura Harris of Fort Wayne, Indiana; nephews and niece, Andre Michael Gibson, Brooklyn Nicole Gibson, and James Edward Raines; and many brothers, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.  Bryan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Betty Lou “Nana” Riffle and Donald Keith “PawPaw” Riffle; grandma, Helen Harris; and a close friend, Thomas Marr.  &#13;
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The funeral service for Bryan will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Hood officiating.  Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.  Calling hours will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Willis Funeral Home.  &#13;
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Pallbearers will be Caden Riffle, Andre Gibson, Marcus Harris, Antony Boyce, Irah Jarrell, Seth Robinson, Noah Sias, Matt Riling, and Case Stidham.  Honorary pallbearers will be David Keith Smith, Mario “Unc” Barcelli, Randy Boyd, Alby Boyd, Lou LeRoux, Bradley Bonecutter, Seth McPherson, Jose Whitlatch, Rusty Hunter, and Ray Davis.&#13;
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In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital either online at www.stjude.org or by mail at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.</text>
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