Ed was a graduate of East Mecklenburg High School and attended Wingate University. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966-1969 and was active in Vietnam from 1967-1968. He retired from Alcatel-Lucent Industries, where he was an electrician. Ed loved to fish, garden; he loved woodworking, and was an experienced welder.
He is survived by his sister, Robin Rogers and brothers, David Riggsbee and Ray Riggsbee.
The service to honor his life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, April 20, 2019 in the chapel of Harry & Bryant, 500 Providence Rd., Charlotte. The family will receive friends following the service.
