Terry Allen Rigdon
1972 - 2004
Terry Allen Rigdon
1972 - 2004
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He was born July 11, 1972 in Anderson. He attended public schools in North Miami, FL, and graduated from North Miami High School in 1990. He attended Warner Southern College, Lake Wales, FL and graduated from Anderson University, Anderson, in 1995. There he double-majored in criminal justice and physical education, and participated in college baseball, as well as at Warner Southern. He then attended and graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, IN.
He had been employed on the Anderson Police Department since 1998. He made many friends there and was greatly admired by all who knew him. He was a beloved husband, father, step-father and friend. He loved being a policeman and helping others. He was a positive force in the community as well as among his peers and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police and Christian Fellowship Athletes.
He is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Rigdon of Anderson; son, Tyler Allen Rigdon of Anderson; step-sons, Shawn Branch of Anderson and Brandon (wife, Danielle) Caplinger of Ft. Carson, CO; step-daughters, Ashley Fields of Anderson and Jennifer (husband, Carlo) Roam of Anderson; parents, Jeff and Mary Kaye Rigdon of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; sister, Angie Rigdon of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and many beloved friends.
He and his immediate family attended the North Anderson Church of God, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Jim Lyon, Pastor Mike Schwartz, Chaplain Tom Hunt and Chaplain Bev Graddy officiating. Burial will be at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home, 515 East 53rd Street, and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the Anderson Police Chaplains and North Anderson pastors who were so faithful to pray, visit and encourage Terry and his family, as well as many others.
Donation may be sent to the Rigdon Trust Fund, for family living expenses. c/o Independent Federal Credit Union, 1107 East 24th Street, Anderson, IN 46016.
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Michael Sanchez
January 10, 2005
Terry and I were roommates for two years while we were at Warner Southern College. At first, I was unsure how he and I would get along, as both of us were people of few words. I had known him a bit from middle school, and high school, but we had never really been close.
I couldn't have asked for a better roommate. We talked about all sorts of things. We got to know each other's nuances, and shared tons of laughs.
He was an amazing friend and I will miss him immensely.
Keith Minnick
December 22, 2004
Tammy, I only knew Terry as a "Brother Officer" as I am retired from Anderson Police Dept. I know it will be extremely hard on you and family but keep faith in God and keep your wonderful memories of Terry and your family at hand at all times.Keith Minnick APD (retired)
Terri & Brittany Ertle
December 22, 2004
May the Lord hold you close in his arms. He is always with you. May God Bless each of you! Terri @ NK Daycare and Brittany attends Edgewood School
Michael Barnes
December 21, 2004
I am a police officer with the Lapel Police Department and graduated the acadamy, Class 98-132, with Terry. I didn't get to know him very well, but he was good man and officer. Everytime I saw him then and on the job, he always took some time to just talk. God Bless.
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Dwight G. Mills Jr.
December 21, 2004
I'm also a retired APD Officer. Never met Terry but as someone else said, "he was a brother officer". in this time of grief may we all ask of God comfort and blessings on Terry's family.
December 21, 2004
I never knew Terry but he was a brother police officer, he will be missed.
Bill Clore Retired
Steve Sumner
December 21, 2004
Please accept our deepest sympathy, Terry was a great Officer. From Steve Sumner, Roy Springfield and Kathy Gore, Indiana Adult Protective Services, Region 6 ...
Leon & Barb Murphy
December 21, 2004
Our sincere condolence to the family.
Don Clark
December 21, 2004
Terry,
I would like to extend my condolences to you and the children at this time of your great loss. No amount of good words will make you feel any better for a long time.Just try and reflect on the good times you had.
Sincerely,
Don Clark,
Retired 1985
Lloyd Brown
December 21, 2004
Tammy & Family, I met Terry when he was working part time security. Even though I have been retired for almost 10 years, he always acted like we had worked together on the PD. Terry was kind and caring, but you knew that already. He was quick with a smile and a kind word. He was one of a kind and will be missed. God Bless Terry and God bless your family.
Jack Grant
December 21, 2004
Our sincere condolances to the family. Although I didn't know this young man personally, I heard many fine things about him from my son & other members of APD.
Jack Grant
APD retired
Patricia Price
December 20, 2004
Dear Tammy, Brandon, Jennifer, Becky, and Courtney: Please accept my deepest sympathy in this loss. You are special people to me and will get through this difficult time with God's love and strength. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Mrs. Price
Randy Hornbeck
December 20, 2004
On behalf of the Madison County Sheriff's Department evening shift patrol, I want to extend our deepest sympathies to Tammy and the rest of Terry's family. Our prayers are with you.
Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home
December 20, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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