William-Riggs-Obituary

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William Henry Riggs

Charleston, South Carolina

Jul 12, 1922 – Mar 17, 2018 (Age 95)

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BORN
July 12, 1922
DIED
March 17, 2018
AGE
95
LOCATION
Charleston, South Carolina

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J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel Obituary

William Henry Riggs, 95, of Charleston, South Carolina, widower of Sara Louise Neese Riggs entered into eternal rest at home Saturday, March 16, 2018. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in St. Philip's Church, 142 Church Street at 2:00 p.m. A reception in the church Parish...

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It was a extreme pleasure to have known Mr Bill he was a character from a forgotten era. His Legacy of homemade pimento cheese will always be in my thoughts of him and his snaggletooth smile.

Listening to his tunes through headset! He was too funny!

When tired of walking.... RIDE!

The day Bill swapped a piece of fried chicken for a chocolate chip cookie!

To Bobby, Eddie, Robin, Becky and all of the Riggs family. We are so sorry to hear about your dad. What a sweetheart he was. I always enjoyed being around him so much. He sure enjoyed being busy, guess that is how you make 95, keep moving.I still have unmailed cards for you about Tommy who you know I loved very much and who was a faithful customer of Giggy's. We were out of town when Tommy's passing happened. This time I was incapaticated by a wreck which was so dumb on my part. It only...

Here's to a fine Charlestonian, well remembered by my family. Billy was a King Street institution.

So sorry to learn of his passing but certainly hope you all have wonderful times to remember him by -- and to smile about those memories.

I'm going to miss you Mr Bill , so glad I got to hold your hand the other day! Always coming up with funny sayings and stories from the past! I'm going to miss you Mr Bill!

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.