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Obituary

Ronnie Riggs

Ronnie Riggs, 80, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

He was born Feb. 6, 1944, in Andersonville, Tennessee, to Grady and Pauline Hutson Riggs.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry, his sister-in-law, Pat, their daughter, Rene Foy, and his sister, Vicky Riggs.

Riggs is survived by his loving wife, Libby Riggs; son, Kirby Riggs; daughters, Kim Legg and husband Reid, and Kari Cox; grandsons, Hayden Legg and Grady Cox; granddaughters, Journey Legg and Karissa Cox; and sister, Carol Ann King and her husband, Sandy.

The family would like to express special thanks to Tom Howard, Ronnie’s best friend of more than 40 years, and his friend John Sharp. Their help is forever appreciated. Also, special thanks to Bridgett, Anita and Laura from Amedisys Hospice for their loving care.

Visitation was held Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. A graveside service followed at Andersonville Cemetery.

holleygamble.com.