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Mark Phillips
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Theodore Rossevelt "Teddy" Riggs Jr.
1929 - 2016
Guest Book
JoAnn and Bubba- We are sorry for your loss. Peace be with you.
Douglas and Jimmy Whitley
Douglas and Jimmy Whitley
June 03, 2016 | Arlington, TX
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Jo Ann, Serena and Bubba, My condolences to you all. We lived next door to you in Austin Texas in the 1960s. We loved the kids and so enjoyed our time with you as neighbors.
Carolene Zehner
Carolene Zehner
May 30, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
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So sorry for your loss, may God comfort you all. With Sincere Sympathy.
Carla Marshall
May 22, 2016 | Belle Fourche, SD
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Praying for peace for all the family.
Mark Phillips
May 21, 2016 | Katy, TX
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Sympathies to Mr Riggs' family. He was inspiring to all of us, amused us with his stories and left lifelong impressions on us all. He was one of a kind.
Robyn O'Bryan
May 21, 2016 | McQueeney, TX
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May God bring you peace and comfort during this time and fill your hearts with memories.
Sheryl Woolsey
May 20, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
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He was so smart and inspired us to learn and be curious. Thinking of his family.
Paula Kothmann-Preston
May 20, 2016 | Austin, TX
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My heart and prayers are with you at this time of loss. May God bless, comfort and give you peace.
Tina Kahlig
May 20, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
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Obituary
Theodore's Obituary
Theodore Roosevelt “Teddy” Riggs Jr. was born on October 3, 1929 in Pearsall, Texas to Theodore Roosevelt Riggs and Ruby Winters Riggs. He passed away on May 17, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas.
He is survived by wife of 58 years Jo Ann Howard Riggs and two children, Serena Ann Riggs Berger (Bobby) and Carlton Scott "Bubba" Riggs (Toylynne). He leaves behind 5 grandchildren who adored him. They are Tyler Kline Berger, Keeton Kreg Riggs, River Linn Riggs, Koral Anne Riggs and Sterling Lance Riggs.
Teddy graduated from Pearsall High School where he was an outstanding athlete. He went to Rice University on a football and track scholarship. He was all Southwest Conference at Rice and Captain of the track team. After his college eligibility was over he was drafted by the Chicago Bears. He joined the U. S. Army instead and played football at Ft. Sam Houston. He was eventually sent to Alaska where he served as a medic.
After 4 years in the U.S. Army he began his coaching career as an assistant at Rice University while graduating with a dual major in Physical Education and History. He had a wonderful 20 year coaching career in Pearsall, Poteet, Weslaco and Austin. He leaves behind men who still call him “coach”. He was so very proud of them.
Growing up Teddy was a member of the Baptist Church, later joining the Methodist Church. In the last few years he attended Christian Faith Center.
His presence is all around us and he will live on forever in our hearts.
Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Christian Faith Center, 13848 S IH 35, Dilley, Texas. Service will conclude at the Church.
Memorials on his behalf may be given to: St. Labre Indian School, 1000 Tongue River Road, Ashland, MT 59003.
Link to Charity: https://secure3.convio.net/slis/site/Donation2?df_id=12020&12020.donation=form1
Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 608 E Trinity in Pearsall, Texas 78061 (830) 334-3361.
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