Robert W. “Bobby” Riggs, 84, of Beaumont, died Monday, January 16, 2017, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was born February 21, 1932, to Evelyn Halbrook and Melvin T. Riggs. Bobby was a United States Air Force veteran, having served during the Korean War. He was a retired accountant.
Bobby is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Reba Arnold Riggs; and children, Randy Riggs and his wife, D’Ann; Ricky Riggs and his wife, Wendy; and Robyn Long and her husband, Darin, all of Beaumont; grandchildren, Ashley Crill and her husband, Wes, of Austin; Taylor Riggs, Sommer Riggs, Alyssa Ellis, Casey Riggs, and Kailey Long, all of Beaumont; great-grandchildren, Quinn Crill and Presley Crill, both of Austin and Ava Riggs of Beaumont; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn Halbrook Netterville and Melvin T. Riggs; and brother, Melvin Riggs.
A gathering of Mr. Riggs’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2017, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Red Oak Springs, P.O. Box 2019, Kountze, Texas 77625 or to Ridgewood Church of Christ Building Fund, P.O. Box 5126, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
