Albert Riggs, Sr.

Return to Obituaries

October 8, 2009

Leave a message of condolence

Visitation

Thursday, October 15th from 6-8 p.m.

Service

Friday, October 16th at 1:00 p.m.

ALBERT FRANKLIN RIGGS, SR.


Albert Franklin Riggs, Sr., born March 30, 1937, died of a massive coronary Friday, October 8, 2009, in New Bern, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by parents Irene Jarrell Riggs and Ernest Jennings Riggs, Sr. He is survived by former wife Ann Elliott Ball Riggs and children Elizabethe Riggs Kramer (Stephen), Albert F. Riggs, Jr. (Cynthia), Mark D. Riggs (Cheryl), and Robin Heather Riggs. Son Matthew Karrer Riggs died in 1990. Grandchildren include Davis Kramer, Stephen Kramer, Austin Riggs, Jack, Riggs, and Rachel Riggs.
Step-grandson, Kevin Bowman. Raised in Russell, Kentucky, Al was the youngest of nine children, all of whom preceded him in death: Helen Riggs Tremaine, Ernest Jennings Riggs, Jr., Kathern Riggs Jacks, Olive Riggs Marcum, Gladys Pauline Riggs Perkins, Margaret Riggs Carter, Doris Riggs Springer, and Donald Riggs.
A lifelong broadcasting professional, Al Riggs began his career as a radio announcer for WIRO in Ironton, Ohio, and WRFD in Columbus, Ohio, before moving to television advertising for WJW-TV in Cleveland, Ohio, WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio, WIIC-TV in Pittsburgh WITN-TV in Washington, North Carolina, and other stations in Chicago and Springfield, MO. He moved to Trenton, North Carolina in 1992, where he founded a television advertising agency called ARMedia, before retiring in 2002.
Al was known most for the love of his family, education, basketball, and a commitment to community service. His biggest life passion was writing. A published poet, he recently took First Place in the Kentucky State Poets Society for his epic poem Missouri Blue Norther.
A Free Mason (Westerville, OH and Trenton, NC), Al was also active in Rotary Club International, Kiwanis, Aladdin Shrine Temple, and Reading Services for the Blind. He served on the Avonworth School Board (Pittsburgh) and as Town of Trenton Commissioner. He was a member of numerous writing organizations and the Appalachian Shawnee Tribe. He was very active in the Trenton United Methodist Church, in Trenton, NC.
Visiting hours will be 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2009, at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Road, in Westerville. Services will be held Friday, October 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at Moreland, with visitation an hour prior. Pastor Paul Wright of Faith Bible Church will officiate. Interment will be at Blendon Central Cemetery.
Friends, family, and colleagues may visit www.morelandfuneralhome.com to leave a message for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Reading Services for the Blind or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.


Condolences

Valerie (Allen) Elbel - Oct 15, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Riggs. My heart goes out to all of they family. Love to all,
Valerie (Allen) Elbel

Carolyn and Wayne Carter - Oct 15, 2009

Ann, Butch, Mark, Elizabeth, and Robin and families, we are thinking of you today and all our prayers are sent your way. We love you.

Patrick Bauer - Oct 15, 2009

God bless your family during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nick Carter & Family - Oct 14, 2009

My Dad & I are all sorry to hear of Uncle Butch’s passing. We always thought alot of uncle Butch & wish I would have been able to see him & talk to him before he passed. You are all in my prayers.

John & Mary Beth Mitchell - Oct 14, 2009

Elizabethe,
Mary Beth and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We’re happy that we had the opportunity to know your dad and remember him fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, John and Mary Beth

Alec and Meredith finn - Oct 13, 2009

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Although we never had the pleasure of knowing your father, he sounds like a wonderful man who will be greatly missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alec and Meredith Finn

Return to Obituaries