Fred F. Riggs Sr. passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the age of 78. He was the beloved husband of Joan Riggs for 56 years. Loving father of Patricia Fazzio (Joseph), Steven Herrington (Dela) and Fred F. Riggs Jr. (Patricia). Son of the late Elmo and Katie Threeton Riggs. Proud grandfather of Rachel, Rene´, Nicholas, Dana, Candice, Kayla and Brent. Great grandfather of Lillian, Jase, Ayden, Corynne, Etta and Cole. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends and preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Fred was a property trainer for State Farm Insurance and retired after many years of service. He was a former member of the Thebian Fraternity, a Men’s Club. Fred will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home in Chalmette, LA on Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org in memory of Fred F. Riggs Sr. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com
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