William Claude Rigney

William Claude (Junior) Rigney, 73, of Penhook, Va., died on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Junior was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Swanson and Nannie Kate Maxey Rigney; brother, Dudley Rigney; sisters, Stella Blankenship and Clara Luckadoo; and father and mother-in-law, Cecil and Ruth Fralin. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mildred Fralin Rigney; daughters, Drema and Mike Bowles, of Charlottesville, and Linda and Johnny Hutchinson, of Roanoke; son, William Allen Rigney, of Boones Mill; three grandchildren that he adored, Shane, Hannah, and Tess Bowles; brothers, Swanson and Marlene Rigney, and Paul Rigney and friend, Frances Barnes; and sisters, Myrtle Donavant, Betty Jean and Junior Hall, Irene and Douglas Fralin. Junior was a dedicated family man and a great friend. He had been retired from DuPont for 13 years and enjoyed many days fishing from his bass boat on Smith Mountain Lake. He was also an avid NASCAR race fan and was happiest when a Ford crossed the finish line first. Junior will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2008, from Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ronald Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Flowers are appreciated or memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3907, Martinsville, Va. 24115. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2008, with his family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. www.florafuneralservice.com.