James W. (Jim) Riggs

May 27, 1936 - September 30, 2023 (87 years old)

Winchester, Illinois

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James W. (Jim) Riggs

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May 27, 1936 - September 30, 2023 (87 years old)

Winchester, Illinois

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James W. Riggs Obituary

Name: Celebration of life
Start: 2023-10-03T21:00:00
End: 2023-10-03T21:00:00
Location: First Christian Church

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James W. Riggs of Winchester, Illinois, born in Casper, Wyoming, who passed away on September 30, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James W. Riggs to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Richard R. Dick and Margaret Trumble Riggs; his former wife Linda Sue Sparks; his wife Sue Riggs of Winchester; his daughter Becky Stevens (Les) of Jacksonville; his grandchildren, Matthew (Karen), Lanie, Mae Rueter and Curtis (Alaina); his children, Jaidyn, Kynlee Rueter, Bill Riggs (Joyce) of Winchester, Sarah Burton of Jacksonville and Sam Isaacs (Gary) of Pleasant Plains; his grandchildren, Tyler Isaacs (Megan) and Kristi (Colin); his siblings, Ted McDonald (Donna) of Carl Junction, MO and Eva Jo McLaughlin of Winchester; his stepmother Jessie Coultas Riggs; and his siblings, John Jack Riggs and Betty Corson Darlington.

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October 3, 2023

KATHRYN SHELDON wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of James W. Riggs, We will miss Uncle Jim, he was a kind person who loved his family deeply, We are thankful for all the wonderful memories we have had over the years. I am praying for your peace and comfort during this difficult time.”

October 2, 2023

Shelbe Lyda wrote a sympathy message

“My heart hurts, but I have been blessed and honored for the past 49 years to have Uncle Jim in my life. I can't be there physically, but please know, I am there! Always. HUGE Love Bubble!! Shelbe Brian & Trent Lyda Someone so special will not be forgotten.”

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2106 S Main St, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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