Howard (Smokey) Riggs LaFollette, Tennessee Obituary

Howard (Smokey) Riggs

Howard (Smokey) Riggs, age 69, of Caryville passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. He was a member of Caryville First Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, sang in the choir, Sunday school teacher and was in the bus ministry. He was employed for the past 45 years at Cove Lake State Park as the Maintenance Supervisor. Preceded in death by parents, Howard Wesley Riggs and Wilma Fay Smith Riggs; grandparents, James and Ollie Riggs and sister, Jackie Elaine Fry. Survivors Wife: Rosa Riggs Daughter: Ursula and husband Ben Burrell Sisters: Brenda (Charles) Baird Barbara Fry Several nieces and nephews Friends may call at their convenience from 11 AM to 3 PM Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. A private funeral service will be held with interment following at Cumberland View Cemetery with Rev. George Bolinger officiating. Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
September 9, 1950 - May 4, 202009/09/195005/04/2020
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Howard (Smokey) Riggs, age 69, of Caryville passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. He was a member of Caryville First Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, sang in the choir, Sunday school teacher and was in the bus ministry. He was employed for the past 45 years at Cove Lake State Park as the Maintenance Supervisor. Preceded in death by parents, Howard Wesley Riggs and Wilma Fay Smith Riggs; grandparents, James and Ollie Riggs and sister, Jackie Elaine Fry. Survivors Wife: Rosa Riggs Daughter: Ursula and husband Ben Burrell Sisters: Brenda (Charles) Baird Barbara Fry Several nieces and nephews Friends may call at their convenience from 11 AM to 3 PM Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. A private funeral service will be held with interment following at Cumberland View Cemetery with Rev. George Bolinger officiating. Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

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May
08
Friends may call at their convenience
Friday, May 08 2020
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Cross-Smith Funeral Home, Inc.
300 E. Central Ave.
LaFollette, TN 37766
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Friends may call at their convenience from 11 AM to 3 PM Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. A private funeral service will be held with interment following at Cumberland View Cemetery with Rev. George Bolinger officiating.