Nelson C. Riggin, 63

CRISFIELD - Nelson Coulbourne Riggin, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, in his home. He was 63. Born in Crisfield Aug. 10, 1946, he was the son of the late William Edwin Riggin Jr. and Elva M. Miles Riggin. Nelson was a retired truck driver for Tidewater Express in Crisfield. He was a 1964 graduate of Milton Hershey School, Hershey, Pa. After graduation, he attended Hershey Junior College and University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He was a life long member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Crisfield, where he was involved in music activities, such as the Sanctuary Choir, Men's Quartet and Orchestra. He had been a member of several bands in the area and was an accomplished bass guitar player. Nelson served in the U.S. Army (1229th Division of National Guard) from 1966 to 1971. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George M. Riggin; and one grandchild. Surviving are four children, Duane Evans (Kathleen) of Virginia, Christopher Riggn (Crystal) of Preston, Helga Hatcher (Josh) of Bradford, Pa., and Hailey Yoder (Will) of Galeton, Pa.; one brother, W. Edwin Riggin III of Crisfield; 11 grandchildren; two nieces; and one nephew. Memorial services were 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009 at the Asbury United Methodist Church. The Rev. Sally Russum officiated. Military rites were conducted by the U.S. Army. In his memory, donations may be made to the Asbury United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, c/o Beth Clough, P.O. Box 502, Crisfield, MD 21817. Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home, Crisfield. To send condolences to the family please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.