John W. Riggins

John W. Riggins John Wayne Riggins, 71, of Greensboro, N.C., died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 8, at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Greensboro, N.C. Private burial was at Lakeview Memorial Park. He was born in Austinville, son of the late Fred D. and Alice Riggins. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked in sales in the transportation business. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Deanna Faye Jackson Riggins; a son, William Bradley Riggins; and a brother, Dannie Riggins. Survivors include his wife, Laura Leatherbury Riggins; a son and daughter-in-law, John Wayne Riggins Jr. and Dell of Greensboro, N.C.; two stepdaughters, Lesley Acker Payne and husband, Frazier, of Mobile, Ala., Gray L. Acker of Mobile, Ala.; three grandchildren, Cassie Riggins, Chase Riggins and Cole Riggins; three stepgrandchildren, Jenna Whitesell and Austin Whitesell, of Greensboro, N.C., and Lula Payne of Mobile, Ala.; three great-grandchildren, Allie Creed, Jaylan Woodell and Jaylie Riggins, all of Greensboro, N.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Fred Draper Riggins and Marjorie; a sister and brother-in-law, Faye R. Hyatt and Tom of Greensboro, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405; or the charity of choice. Online condolences may be made to www.lambeth troxlerfuneralhome.com. Lambeth-Troxler Funeral & Cremation Service in Greensboro, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.