Willard Barry Riffe, Sr.

Willard Barry Riffe, Sr., age 73, of Princeton, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2026 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.

Born on December 9, 1952, in Iaeger, WV, he was a son of the late Willard John and Alice Tracy Riffe. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a lifetime member of the American Legion. He was a retired railroad conductor. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Willard B. "BJ" Riffe, Jr. and Bryan David Riffe; and his second mom, Willa Faye O'Neal.

Survivors include his wife who was with him until the end, Sandra O'Neal Riffe of the home; his beloved dog, Zoey; brother, Frank O'Neal, Jr. of Princeton; granddaughter, Presley Alice Faye Riffe; siblings, Rhonda Riffe Lester, Cheryl Riffe, Lawrence Bradley Riffe and Michael Craig Riffe.

Services are incomplete at this time. 

The family asks that in lieu of flowers,  memorial contributions be made to the funeral home.