C.R. Riggs

Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 15th at Cottondale Baptist Church with Reverend Ted Posey officiating. Interment will follow in Paradise Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Monday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.

Pallbearers include Chance Gentry, Kason Gentry, Ty Cox, Colby Cox, Michael Tittor, Scott Cox, Chris Stegman, Willie McCann, and Kyle McWilliams.

C.R. was born June 29, 1935 in Pampa, Texas to William Randolph "W.R." and Pearl (White) Riggs. He married Carole Dee Whitworth September 15, 1956 in Stinnett, Texas.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Carole Riggs of Paradise; 3 daughters, Susie Gayan of Paradise, Rhonda Parker and husband Michael of Krum, and Carla Gentry and husband Roger of Cottondale; 9 grandchildren, Melanie and Michael Tittor, Mindy and Scott Cox, Misty and Kyle McWilliams, Kylie and Chris Stegman, Randi Parker, Marcy and Willie McCann, Chance Gentry, Kason Gentry, and Shelbie Parker; 12 great grandchildren; and a host of friends.

C.R. is preceded in death by his parents.

Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home 940/627-5959

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I am so sorry about your loss. C. R. was a fine man and I had the privilege of working with him at the Dean and on other ranch jobs. He was a good friend to all and will be missed greatly. I was honored and blessed to know him.

Thanks,

Ben Jones
QA/QC Representative
jonesm3@txi.com
o. 972-647-7232
c. 940-393-3191

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We are so sorry for your loss, you have our deepest sympathy.

Robert, Lou, and Tifini Whiddon

Tifini Whiddon
Human Resources Coordinator
Angelina College

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I can't say enough wonderful things about CR. He had so much love for his family and for life. He shared such beautiful stories about his wife Waldene and it is as if I knew his family. He talked of Waldene, Chance, Susie, Rhonda, Melanie and Mindy and many more all of the time. Even after he moved to Paradise we could enjoy his stories and his visits. He came to see us every Christmas and this year we didn't see him. Anita and I said we would make a visit to Paradise when things slowed down to visit. He will be dearly missed.

It was a pleasure to know him, care for him and love him the few years that I was able to.

Brenda Haile

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