Clen Frederick "Fred" Riggs

KINSTON - Clen Frederick "Fred" Riggs, 73, of 209 Summit Ave. passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Fred was in the radio and TV profession for more than 26 years where he was known as Rusty Springs. While working at WRNS, he was known for his Morning Show and the characters he created, especially "Tom E. Gun." He worked as a night time disc jockey at Fours Enuff. He and Kathy were owners and operators of Rustikat Photography for more than 15 years and he also ran Rustikat Internet Services. While living in Raleigh he was a member of the Research Triangle Barber Shop Chorus. Fred was a member of Gordon Street Christian Church. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Kathy Noble Koonce Riggs of the home; his daughter, Charlene Riggs Thompson and husband, Scott of Ayden; his sons, Eric Joseph Riggs of New York and Kevin Scott Riggs and wife, Susan of Youngsville; his brothers, Dennis Keith "Rip" Riggs and wife, Ora of Cary and Richard Elry "Dick" Riggs and wife, Donna of Clayton; two grandchildren, David Mitchell Lenhart II of New Jersey and Michael Patrick Lenhart of New York; and a great grandson, Ryan Mitchell Lenhart. He was preceded in death by his canine companions, Dudley and Sam. Other survivors include his mother-in-law, Dorothy N. Koonce of Trenton and special friends, Kathy's cousin, Susan Baker and husband, Robert Weaver and their son, William David "WD" Weaver. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from Gordon Street Christian Church with the Rev. Mark Benson officiating. Burial will follow in the Trenton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday evening at Garner Funeral Home.