James E. Riggs Sr.
James E. Riggs, Sr.
AGE: 80 • Bear
James E. Riggs, Sr., age 80, of Bear, DE, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2014 after a long illness.
Born and raised in Montcalm, WV to the late Hobert and Ivory Riggs, he moved to Delaware when he was 20. Mr. Riggs was known as a quiet man with a very dry sense of humor. He delighted in telling really bad jokes over and over again. Mr. Riggs previously worked for Wooleyhan Trucking Company. He was a very talented barber and worked at the Millcreek Barber Shop for over 50 years. Mr. Riggs was a faithful man with strong spiritual beliefs. He was a longtime member of Fairwinds Baptist Church in Bear, DE. But most importantly, he was a devoted family man.
Mr. Riggs is survived by his wife, Ersline Riggs; daughter, Joy Jones of Saraland, AL; sons, James E. Riggs II and Jason E. Riggs, both from Bear, DE; grandchildren: Robert Thompson, Katrina Riggs, Haley Riggs, and Daniel Buckson; 4 great grandchildren; brothers: Sam, Roger, Benny, and Daniel; sisters, Zola and Wanda; step-daughters, Debbie and Maryann; step-son, Richard; several step-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years and the mother of his children, Sandra M. Wilkerson Riggs; devoted daughter, Jill L. Lopes; beautiful granddaughter, Jennifer Thompson; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. The loss of his presence will be felt for many years to come. Go in peace. Rest, for your struggles are over.
A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM on Friday, October 3, 2014 in the Fairwinds Baptist Church, 801 Seymour Road, Bear, DE 19701 followed by a service at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Old Drawyers Cemetery.
Strano & Feeley
Family Funeral Home
Funeral Home
Strano and Feeley Family Funeral Home
635 Churchmans Road Newark, DE 19702
Published in The News Journal from Oct. 1 to Oct. 3, 2014
James E. Riggs, Sr.
AGE: 80 • Bear
James E. Riggs, Sr., age 80, of Bear, DE, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2014 after a long illness.
Born and raised in Montcalm, WV to the late Hobert and Ivory Riggs, he moved to Delaware when he was 20. Mr. Riggs was known as a quiet man with a very dry sense of humor. He delighted in telling really bad jokes over and over again. Mr. Riggs previously worked for Wooleyhan Trucking Company. He was a very talented barber and worked at the Millcreek Barber Shop for over 50 years. Mr. Riggs was a faithful man with strong spiritual beliefs. He was a longtime member of Fairwinds Baptist Church in Bear, DE. But most importantly, he was a devoted family man.
Mr. Riggs is survived by his wife, Ersline Riggs; daughter, Joy Jones of Saraland, AL; sons, James E. Riggs II and Jason E. Riggs, both from Bear, DE; grandchildren: Robert Thompson, Katrina Riggs, Haley Riggs, and Daniel Buckson; 4 great grandchildren; brothers: Sam, Roger, Benny, and Daniel; sisters, Zola and Wanda; step-daughters, Debbie and Maryann; step-son, Richard; several step-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years and the mother of his children, Sandra M. Wilkerson Riggs; devoted daughter, Jill L. Lopes; beautiful granddaughter, Jennifer Thompson; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. The loss of his presence will be felt for many years to come. Go in peace. Rest, for your struggles are over.
A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM on Friday, October 3, 2014 in the Fairwinds Baptist Church, 801 Seymour Road, Bear, DE 19701 followed by a service at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Old Drawyers Cemetery.
Strano & Feeley
Family Funeral Home
Funeral Home
Strano and Feeley Family Funeral Home
635 Churchmans Road Newark, DE 19702
Published in The News Journal from Oct. 1 to Oct. 3, 2014
James E. Riggs Sr.
James E. Riggs, Sr.
AGE: 80 • Bear
James E. Riggs, Sr., age 80, of Bear, DE, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2014 after a long illness.
Born and raised in Montcalm, WV to the late Hobert and Ivory Riggs, he moved to Delaware when he was 20. Mr. Riggs was known as a quiet man with a very dry sense of humor. He delighted in telling really bad jokes over and over again. Mr. Riggs previously worked for Wooleyhan Trucking Company. He was a very talented barber and worked at the Millcreek Barber Shop for over 50 years. Mr. Riggs was a faithful man with strong spiritual beliefs. He was a longtime member of Fairwinds Baptist Church in Bear, DE. But most importantly, he was a devoted family man.
Mr. Riggs is survived by his wife, Ersline Riggs; daughter, Joy Jones of Saraland, AL; sons, James E. Riggs II and Jason E. Riggs, both from Bear, DE; grandchildren: Robert Thompson, Katrina Riggs, Haley Riggs, and Daniel Buckson; 4 great grandchildren; brothers: Sam, Roger, Benny, and Daniel; sisters, Zola and Wanda; step-daughters, Debbie and Maryann; step-son, Richard; several step-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years and the mother of his children, Sandra M. Wilkerson Riggs; devoted daughter, Jill L. Lopes; beautiful granddaughter, Jennifer Thompson; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. The loss of his presence will be felt for many years to come. Go in peace. Rest, for your struggles are over.
A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM on Friday, October 3, 2014 in the Fairwinds Baptist Church, 801 Seymour Road, Bear, DE 19701 followed by a service at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Old Drawyers Cemetery.
Strano & Feeley
Family Funeral Home
Funeral Home
Strano and Feeley Family Funeral Home
635 Churchmans Road Newark, DE 19702
Published in The News Journal from Oct. 1 to Oct. 3, 2014
James E. Riggs, Sr.
AGE: 80 • Bear
James E. Riggs, Sr., age 80, of Bear, DE, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2014 after a long illness.
Born and raised in Montcalm, WV to the late Hobert and Ivory Riggs, he moved to Delaware when he was 20. Mr. Riggs was known as a quiet man with a very dry sense of humor. He delighted in telling really bad jokes over and over again. Mr. Riggs previously worked for Wooleyhan Trucking Company. He was a very talented barber and worked at the Millcreek Barber Shop for over 50 years. Mr. Riggs was a faithful man with strong spiritual beliefs. He was a longtime member of Fairwinds Baptist Church in Bear, DE. But most importantly, he was a devoted family man.
Mr. Riggs is survived by his wife, Ersline Riggs; daughter, Joy Jones of Saraland, AL; sons, James E. Riggs II and Jason E. Riggs, both from Bear, DE; grandchildren: Robert Thompson, Katrina Riggs, Haley Riggs, and Daniel Buckson; 4 great grandchildren; brothers: Sam, Roger, Benny, and Daniel; sisters, Zola and Wanda; step-daughters, Debbie and Maryann; step-son, Richard; several step-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years and the mother of his children, Sandra M. Wilkerson Riggs; devoted daughter, Jill L. Lopes; beautiful granddaughter, Jennifer Thompson; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. The loss of his presence will be felt for many years to come. Go in peace. Rest, for your struggles are over.
A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM on Friday, October 3, 2014 in the Fairwinds Baptist Church, 801 Seymour Road, Bear, DE 19701 followed by a service at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Old Drawyers Cemetery.
Strano & Feeley
Family Funeral Home
Funeral Home
Strano and Feeley Family Funeral Home
635 Churchmans Road Newark, DE 19702
Published in The News Journal from Oct. 1 to Oct. 3, 2014
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