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Theodore Riggs 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 was 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
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Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 608 E Trinity in Pearsall, Texas
78061 (830) 334-3361.
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Mark Phillips
May 11, 2021
Great man
Douglas and Jimmy Whitley
June 3, 2016
JoAnn and Bubba- We are sorry for your loss. Peace be with you.
Douglas and Jimmy Whitley
Carolene Zehner
May 30, 2016
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
Carla Marshall
May 22, 2016
So sorry for your loss, may God comfort you all. With Sincere Sympathy.
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Mark Phillips
May 21, 2016
Praying for peace for all the family.
Robyn O'Bryan
May 21, 2016
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.
Sheryl Woolsey
May 20, 2016
May God bring you peace and comfort during this time and fill your hearts with memories.
Paula Kothmann-Preston
May 20, 2016
He was so smart and inspired us to learn and be curious. Thinking of his family.
Tina Kahlig
May 20, 2016
My heart and prayers are with you at this time of loss. May God bless, comfort and give you peace.
Lorie Seidel
May 20, 2016
So sorry for the loss of your dear loved one
keeping family in my prayers R.I.P Mr. Riggs
Melva Moody
May 20, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Teddy Riggss. God blessed you all with a great man and he will be missed. May God help you through this difficult time and may you have many happy memories of his earthly time with each of you.
May 19, 2016
May God Bless Theodore Riggs and his family. I remember riding around with my Dad, R.H. Sutton, and him stopping by Theodore's. There was something so charming about Theodore, that I have always thought of him with great fondess. May you always have wonderful memories to keep in your heart.
Mary Grace Sutton Hix- Long Valley, NJ
Tom & Cheryl Larsen
May 17, 2016
We would like to send our Heartfelt Sympathy and prayers to Teddy's family. The Riggs and Bergers. May God comfort you all at this time.
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