Jeffrey Michael Riggs

Jeffrey Michael Riggs obituary, Maryville, TN

Jeffrey Michael Riggs

Jeffrey Riggs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dotson Funeral Home - Wildwood Chapel on Aug. 4, 2022.

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Jeffrey Michael Riggs, age 61, of Knoxville, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Jeffrey was a veteran,, serving honorably in the US Navy. He worked as a plumber throughout his life and loved his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Riggs; mother, Betty Graves; brother, David Riggs; sisters, Bertha Riggs; Judy Riggs.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Sherry Riggs; sons, Jeffrey Riggs Jr., Travis Beach; daughters, Amanda Riggs, Lillian Riggs (Scott Parker), Crystal (Darrell) Hancock; sisters, Brenda Jo Rines, Carol Baird, Kay Covington; grandchildren, Talisha, Junior, Stephon, Antwon, Fafa, Briana, Jeffrey III, Jesse, Maggie, great granddaughter, Hazel.
.No ceremonies are scheduled at the present time. Cremation Done ProperlyTM under the care of Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood. (865-984-5959) Online condolences- www.dotsonfuneralhome.com
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