Norval Paxton Riggleman, born May 30, 1930, in Rig, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2026. He lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and quiet determination. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Barr Halterman; his father Charles Morton Riggleman; stepfather Elmer Halterman; and his brother Charles “Junior” Riggleman.
He graduated from Moorefield High School in 1949 and went on to attend Potomac State College, where he studied engineering. After two years, he answered the call to serve his country and was drafted into the United States Navy, where he served as both a seaman and an airman during the Korean War. Following his military service, Norval was given $800 to travel home. In a testament to his resourcefulness and grit, he chose instead to hitchhike from San Francisco, California, back to West Virginia—saving that money to purchase his first car.
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