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Born October 16, 1951, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Jerry and Wilma Rigg, John lived a life marked by service, passion, and dedication.
A proud member of his local Mustang club and a passionate firearms instructor, John shared his love of cars and gun safety with friends and his community. A lifelong student of history, he enjoyed traveling to historical sites across the United States and abroad.
John honorably served his country as a veteran of the Vietnam War and continued his military career in the United States Air Force for 22 years and 7 months, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant before retiring in 1993. Following his retirement, he worked with Lockheed Martin before going on to teach Junior ROTC at West Montgomery High School in North Carolina.
He is survived by his long-time girlfriend, Jami Poor; his children, Riley (Jen) Rigg, Timothy Rigg, and Sarah (Ryan) Fox; his cherished grandchildren, Audrey, Naomi, and Gideon; his mother, Wilma Rigg; and his siblings, Clinton Rigg and Sharon (Tim) Powell.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Rigg; his father, Jerry Rigg; and his brother, Joseph Rigg.
John will be remembered for his devotion to family, his steadfast service to his country, his wisdom, and his love of adventure.
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