Robert Martin "Spanky" Riggleman - Obituary

obert Martin “Spanky” Riggleman, 51, a lifelong resident of South County, passed away on October 24, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after suffering a stroke. Born on July 16, 1965 in Annapolis, Robert was a graduate of Southern High School. He was a handyman with a passion for working on cars. He worked as a tow truck driver for Edgewater Truck Center, Catlett’s Towing in Davidsonville and J&J Towing in Lothian. Robert loved spending time with his family and his beloved Chesapeake Chocolate Lab, Brooklyn. Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Riggleman and stepfather, John Tayman. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Simpson Riggleman; a son, Donavon Riggleman of Edgewater; two daughters, Taylor and Jessica White of Shady Side; mother, Susan Gore Tayman and sister, Sandra Moreland, both of Davidsonville; and stepfather, Keith Moreland. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 1 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Road, Lothian, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel Co., 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403. Online condolences and tributes may be offered by accessing the link in the left column of this page.