Clyde Goodwin-Riggs, Sr.-Obituary

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Clyde Goodwin Riggs, Sr.

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Connie, Clyde,Jr Anthony. You had two of the greatest parents, It is always hard to lose a parent at any age. Our prayers and love are with you. May your many memories comfort you, Harriet & Caleb Cates

To the Riggs family, we offer our condolences to all of you in the passing of your Dad. His Grace sustains us and brings peace to those who have not yet arrived at their final home. Keeping you in our prayers, Ronnie and Diane Poole

to: clyde jr. with deepest sympathy from john baucom

Connie, Clyde, Anthony and Families,
You have had two of the greatest parents.
May God comfort your hearts with His Grace and know Clyde and Odile are with Jesus for Eternity. Following in their footsteps is the greatest blessing you can ever give them.
Love & prayers,
Harry & Ellen Oakley

So sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. We have the whole family in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time for you all.
Linda & Billy James

Kim sorry to hear about your grandfather
will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Clyde, Not having known you but just a few years, I have enjoyed being around you and have enjoyed many a game with you at the shop.. You brought so much humor in every room you passed through... I hope you bring as much joy to the heavens .... Cliff and Raelene Teasley

Dear Riggs Family,
We were saddened to hear of Mr. Riggs' passing. Please know that many thoughts and prayers are being sent your way in hopes that your hearts will be comforted.
With love & sympathy,
Starr & Wayne Brogden

Anthony,
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. The loss of a family member is never easy, but know he is in the comfort of loving arms.

Obituary

Clyde Goodwin's Obituary

BAHAMA ? Clyde Goodwin Riggs, Sr., 84, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Hock Family Pavilion. Born in Durham County, Mr. Riggs was the son of the late John Kirkland Riggs and the late Rosabelle Cole Riggs. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Erma Odile Fears Riggs and a brother, William Ralph ?Buck? Clements and his wife, Janie Clements Shipp. Mr. Riggs is survived by a daughter, Connie Riggs Tart and husband Carl; sons, Clyde Goodwin Riggs, Jr. and wife Jeannie, Anthony Thomas Riggs and wife Christi; grandchildren, Amy Winters Sellers and husband Mike, Kimberly Maniace and husband Joe, Steven Riggs, Chris Riggs and wife Angela, Kyle Riggs and wife Jennifer, Hannah Riggs, Ava Riggs, Landon Riggs; great-grandchildren, Carlie Sellers, Carson Sellers, Cierra Sellers, Savannah Cole, Jacob Cole, Carigan Maniace, Christina Maniace, Brianna Poole and Bobby Poole; brothers, James Kirkland Riggs and wife Frankie, John B Riggs and Ben Riggs, who was like a brother to him. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday at Clements Funeral Chapel in Durham with Pastor Ernest Ferrell officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Clint Day, Jr., Frank Day, Mark Clements, Kirk Clements, Russell Riggs, Scott Riggs, Johnny Riggs and Alan Stephenson. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association, 514 Daniels St. #109 Raleigh, NC 27605.

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