Gerald Albert Rider, Sr., age 86, of Neola, died Friday, January 2, 2015, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Born December 20, 1938, at Neola, he was a son of the late George and Icie Bogan Rider. Gerald was a retired glazier, an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the IUPAT District Council #51 and a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Madge Rider Robertson. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Chapman Rider; daughters, Judith Ann Rider, Janice Lynn Rider Gillespie and Jill Rider Wong; a son, Gerald A. Rider, Jr.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service is January 7, at 2 p.m. at VanReenen Funeral Home with Gary Waple officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Fresenius Medical Center, 1215 Maplewood Avenue, Lewisburg, WV 24901.
