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Submitted: 9/5/21 • Approved: 9/7/21 • Last Updated: 9/10/21 • R1388593-G1388593-S3
Bernice Daniel
May 23, 1922 - Feb 1, 2002
Thomas Harold
Oct 15, 1921 - July 29, 2013
Married Jan 23, 1942
*Obituary
Thomas Harold Riggs of Little Rock, age 91, died on July 29, 2013. His Conway survivors are a daughter, Deby Riggs Wood; son-in-law Neal Wood; grandchildren JD Hudspeth, Kerry Wood, and TJ Wood, and former Conway resident Krissie Wood Talley; and great grandchildren Dalton Wood, Rylie Wood, and Jacob Wood. Harold was a World War II veteran; a longtime member of Park Hill Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School and served as a deacon; taught Sunday School at NLR nursing homes; and visited home-bound seniors. He also performed Cajun comedy routines in central Arkansas as Pierre Boudreaux, and after retirement from Wonder State Glass and AP&L, was a volunteer at Springhill Baptist Hospital until his late 80s. He was a lifetime member and former President of the NLR Lions Club, and was a Mason. Harold was born in Plumerville, Ark., on Oct. 15, 1921 to Ernest and Frankie Riggs, and had 4 brothers; Thurman Riggs, Bill Riggs, Don Riggs, and Coneith Stokes. He was married for 60 years to the love of his life Bernice Daniel Riggs, who predeceased him. They had 4 children, two of whom also predeceased him, Tommy Riggs (who died on July 29th 13 years prior) and Dana Riggs Hudspeth. Besides his Conway survivors, he is survived by son Steve Riggs, 2 daughters-in-law, a son-in-law, 3 sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, 5 other grandchildren, and 16 other great grandchildren. Harold had a quick wit, ready smile, and loving heart. He was a true people person, and was beloved by family, friends, and most everyone he met. A celebration to honor his life was held on Aug. 1 at Park Hill Baptist Church, with cremation interment at Stoney Point Cemetery in Beebe. Memorials may be made to Park Hill Baptist Church Cancer Survivors Support Group, Gideon's International, or Immanuel Baptist Church Tele-Bible Ministry.
Published by Log Cabin Democrat from Aug. 3 to Aug. 10, 2013.
Contributed on 9/5/21 by hawkinsdonna48
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