Thomas A Riggs

Thomas (Tommy) A Riggs, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his home. He was born to the late Harry Riggs and Effie Vera Chamberlain Riggs on March 26, 1932, in Craighead County, Arkansas. Tommy was a dedicated member and a Scottish Rite Mason in the Arkansas Chapter. He faithfully attended and volunteered at the Konnoak Baptist Church and Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church in Winston-Salem for many years. In addition to his parents, Tommy is preceded in death by his brothers, Cleberne Allen Riggs, Joe Denver Riggs, Clydus Luther Riggs (Fern), and Cledus Warren Riggs; sisters, Mildred Camille Riggs (Wilson Dallas, Graham Rodgers), Frances Irene Riggs (Jack Holt, Bryan Stallcup, Paul Stallcup), and Wilma Etta Riggs (Clinton Lowe); sister-in-law, Hilda Holdenreid Riggs; and daughter-in-law, Sherry Ruhl Riggs. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Donna Marie Thomason Riggs of the home; sons, Timothy Michael Riggs of Vero Beach, FL., Thomas Gregory Riggs (Malena) of California, and Richard Douglas Riggs (Tamara) of Welcome, NC; daughter, Joy Lynn Riggs DiLanna of Sparta, NC; Grandchildren, Keely Marie Riggs Everhart (Colby), Lonnie Michael Tolliver of Ohio, Troy Frank DiLanna of Florida, Richard Douglas Riggs, Jr. (DJ) of Winston-Salem, Grace Marie Riggs of Welcome, NC, Norah Lorraine Riggs of Welcome, NC, and Rebecca Brooke Young of Winston-Salem; great-grandchildren, Jaelyn Marie Riggs, Caden Baker, and Corbin Baker; brothers, Robert Wayne Riggs, William Lyle Riggs (Juliette), and Gail Lynn Riggs (Barbara); and numerous other nieces, nephews, and extended family members. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Westlawn Gardens of Memory. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Covenant Baptist Fellowship in honor of Thomas. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.