John LeRoy Riffle, Sr., age 75, Montverde, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2015. He was born May 3, 1939 in Honolulu, HA son of Margaret Caminos & Jack Washington Riffle and was a lifelong Florida resident, having moved here when he was three months old. He retired from Continental Can after 32 years of employment and attended Lakeside Church, Spirit Life Church & Ocoee Church of God. His beloved wife Vicky Suits Riffle preceded him in death on February 6, 2006. Surviving are his sons John LeRoy Riffle, Jr. & wife Lynn, Clermont; Victor Irvin Riffle & wife Diane, Groveland & James William Riffle, Leesburg; grandchildren Chris Hoffman, Brittany Riffle, Jonathan Riffle, Dallas Riffle & Victoria Rager; great-granddaughters Bella & Grace Hoffman & siblings Irvin Riffle & wife Betty Sue, Winter Garden; Jackie Ford & husband Herbert, Jacksonville, AL & Shirley Cobia & husband Robert, Gotha.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Friday, February 27, 2015 at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Lakeside Church in Oakland, FL. Pastor Jason Hitte will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Spirit Life Church (Ferndale Church of God), 18620 CR 455, Clermont, FL 34715. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Clermont, FL 34711. www.beckerfamilyfuneral.com.