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Mr. Aairon Riggins

June 29, 1938 ~ August 9, 2024 (age 86) 86 Years Old

Mr. Aairon Riggins Obituary

Mr. Aairon Riggins was born June 29, 1938, to the late Mr. Shellie D. Riggins and Mrs. Estella Vaughn Riggins.

Aairon was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Riggins, his father, Shellie Riggins, his mother Estella V. Riggins, five brothers, James, Robert, George, Henry and Shellie Lewis Riggins, three sisters, Callie Love, Nellie Hatten, and Willie Riley.

Aairon became a member of the New Home Missionary Baptist Church and he remained a faithful member until his death on August 9, 2024.

He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Elsie Owens and to this union three children were born.

Aairon attended Coosa County Training School (J.D. Thompson). He retired from Russell Corporation after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the New Home Missionary Baptist Church male choir, a member of the usher board, trustee board, and a member of the church’s grounds keeping team.

His memory will forever be cherished by two sons: Earnest (Katie) of Alabaster, Alabama, Sidney of Montgomery, Alabama, and one daughter Brenda Riggins of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Two brothers: Douglas Riggins (Virginia) & Reverend Ceborn Riggins (Bessie) both of Alexander City, Alabama.

In-laws: Izedar Brown of Alexander City, Alabama; Ida Hosea of Rockford, Alabama; Amanda Owens of Alexander  City, Alabama; Katie Owens of Goodwater, Alabama; Fredrick Owens of Sylacauga, Alabama.

Grand children: Trevonte Riggins, Kiara Moon Bullock, Sidrecuz Riggins and Jalen Riggins.

Great grand children: Kayden and Karter Morgan, Chase and Rhylee Riggins, Kameron and Kaitlynn Moon and Kayson Riggins.

A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends

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Services

Visitation
Tuesday
August 20, 2024

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
New Home Baptist Church
4181 County Road 30
Rockford, AL 35136

Funeral Service
Tuesday
August 20, 2024

11:00 AM
New Home Baptist Church
4181 County Road 30
Rockford, AL 35136

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