James W. Riggs
Born: Thu., Dec. 30, 1948
Died: Sun., Mar. 6, 2011
Visitation
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wed., Mar. 09, 2011
Location: - Not available -
Funeral Service
10:00 AM Thu., Mar. 10, 2011
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James W. Riggs, 62, of Shelbyville died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Major Hospital.
Born Dec. 30, 1948, in Shelbyville, he was the son of James W. and Jeanne (Swango) Riggs Sr. He married Janet Jones on Dec. 14, 1968, and she survives.
Other survivors include daughters, Regina (Scott) Owens of Alexandria, and Rebecca (Jason) Tutman and Jennifer (Brandon) Tungate of Indianapolis; son, James (Tera) Riggs III; nine grandchildren; brothers, Terry (Sheila) Riggs and Rick (Lori) Riggs, both of Shelbyville; and sisters, Debbie (Jerry) Montgomery of Fairland, and Kathy (Randy) Downing, Cindy (Norman) Huber and Sue (Kenneth) Harding, all of Shelbyville.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Riggs graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1966 and was self-employed, handling titles and abstracts.
He enjoyed cooking, golfing, NASCAR and Indianapolis Colts football.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice.
An online guest book may be signed at www.murphyparks.com.
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Mary Georgantes
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Posted Tue March 08, 2011
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Dear Regina and family, My thoughts are with you and your family during this incredibly sad and difficult time. Take care and let me know if there is anything I can do.
Best, Mary Georgantes
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Becki Niccum
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Posted Tue March 08, 2011
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Regina-
There are no words at this time that come near to saying what needs to be said. I am so sorry.
Becki
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Jamie Marcum
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Posted Tue March 08, 2011
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Rebecca-
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Jamie
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Bob and Louise Cox
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Posted Tue March 08, 2011
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Janet,
We are so grieved to learn of Jim's passing. He was one of my closest childhood friends. We went thru grade school and high school together and our group of Gene, Phil, Steve Higdon, Steve Moss, and me were as inseparable a bunch of boys as you could ever imagine. The stories I recall, being chased (but not caught) on foot by the police for throwing snowballs, playing in our garage band (he played lead guitar and was our "singer"), riding motorcycles together, and sneaking into the drive-in with a case of skunked beer which I think is where and when you two first met but I could be mistaken on that. Anyway, you get the idea. My childhood experiences were wonderful due in large part that “Riggsy" was such an integral part of my younger days. I will forever treasure his friendship. Please accept our sincere heartfelt condolences. If there was any possible way for Louise and me to be in Shelbyville for his services and to see you personally, we surely would. Sadly we can't make the trip right now due to our circumstances and commitments here in Georgia. We do have a trip to Indianapolis to see my Mother on Mar 18th, return on the 20th. Would love to share a brief visit if you are up to it. We drive from Cincinnati on I-74 so we pass right by town. Let us know. May God bless you and family always but especially during this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Louise Cox
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Mike & Carolyn Gibbons
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Posted Tue March 08, 2011
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Janet: Riggs was joy in our lives and he will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
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Betsy Milligan
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Posted Tue March 08, 2011
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Janet: I am so sorry to hear about Riggsie. God bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the weeks to come.
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Maribeth Holcomb
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Posted Tue March 08, 2011
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Janet,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Betsy called me and let me know. My heart goes out to you. Jerry has been gone 10 years and that just does not seem possible. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
God Bless You
Maribeth
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David and Janice Critser
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Posted Tue March 08, 2011
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Janet,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss.
David and Janice Critser
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Linda (Bullard) Burton
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Posted Tue March 08, 2011
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Dear Janet and family....
So very sorry to hear of JIm's passing...way too young. Know you've have many wonderful memories that will hopefully help you through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Linda
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Dave & Jessie Hogue
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Posted Tue March 08, 2011
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Janet, I was so shocked to found out about Jim, he was a dear friend not only to me but my wife Jessie. He will be greatly missed. I wish we could have made the viewing but unfortunately my wife just lose her father and we are in eastern Ky at this moment but our prayers go out to you and your family.
Dave & Jessie Hogue
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J.J. and Jodi Leever
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Posted Tue March 08, 2011
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We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can help out in any way.
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Sabrina Parker
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Posted Wed March 09, 2011
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Janet,
It happens so fast....I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Jim as he was in the 70's...
Sabrina Parker
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Dan Asher
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Posted Wed March 09, 2011
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Sorry to hear about Riggsie. He will be missed by many.
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John Germano
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Posted Wed March 09, 2011
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Riggsy, we will miss your laugh and your clever wit. Thanks for always uplifting our spirits at the Boathouse. you will truly be missed.
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Emily Coffey
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Posted Wed March 09, 2011
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Rebecca and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all! If you need anything please contact me!
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chris guthier
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Posted Thu March 10, 2011
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So sorry to hear of Rigsie's passing. He was always good for a laugh and we will all miss him @ the boathouse. Will be thinking of your family today.
Chris Guthier
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Anne (Fogle) Stephens
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Posted Thu March 10, 2011
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I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I wish we had kept in touch throughout the years. I have such fond memories of Jimmy, Debbie and Terry from babysitting one summer. I didn't know the other children as well. I pray God's comfort to all that loved him, and that you all see him again in Heaven.
Cousin Anne
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Gary and Carla Bullman
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Posted Thu March 10, 2011
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Janet and family:
We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. It is a reality check to all of us that we are older and more vulnerable than we think we are. Our thoughts are with you. He will be missed.
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Ripley Co. Recorder Office
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Posted Thu March 10, 2011
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Mrs. Riggs & family. We are so very sorry to hear about Jim. It was quite a shock to all of us, he was such a nice person to have around. I think most of all will miss his smile, all he had to do was walk in smile & it would light up our office. We will be praying for you & your family.
Ginger, Liz, Marci, & Jerri
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Caesar Watkins
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Posted Thu March 10, 2011
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James the cooking man will be missed. I love all the talk about food and how to cook. I am blessed because of James.
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