Robert Terry Riggsby

A Viewing will begin at 9:30 am followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 10th at Worth Baptist Church in Fort Worth with Pastor Tyler Gillit officiating. Burial will follow at Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery.

Robert Terry Riggsby was born in Washington D.C. to Robert Roy and Olive Marie Riggsby on November 13, 1942. He married Peggy June Carter on April 17, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio.He graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He also earned a Master’s degree in education and administration from Wright State University as well as an honorary doctorate degree from Louisiana Baptist University. He also completed post-graduate work at Miami University in Ohio. Early on in his career, he worked in education as a principal in Vandalia, Ohio.

Terry was saved at the age of 23 at Dayton Baptist Temple and surrendered to full-time ministry in 1974. He started two Christian Schools in Dayton, Ohio and Holland, Michigan.

In 1984, Terry felt called to Texas and to be the Administrator for Norris Bible Baptist Institute. He joined Worth Baptist Church on August 19, 1984.

Terry was the Administrator at NBBI for 15 years. On March 1, 1999, he became an Associate Pastor for Worth Baptist until December 31, 2014, when he transitioned to part time as the Senior Citizen’s/Shut-Ins Minister. His devoted service to Worth Baptist Church included: Jr. High Unit Head Homebuilders Class (Liberty Class) Unit Head 29er’s Director.

Terry Riggsby is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Marie Riggsby, his brother, Keith Riggsby, and his son, Mark Riggsby.

Terry Riggsby is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Riggsby. He will be remembered by his children--Amy Bryant and her husband, David; Becky Sonsel and her husband, Doug; and Josh Riggsby and his wife, Kristen as well as his grandchildren Blake Bryant and his wife, Shelby, Meagan Whitehead and her husband, David, David Bryant, Jr., Dakota Sonsel, Nathan Riggsby and his wife, Paiton, Mason Riggsby, Jacob Riggsby, Beau Sonsel, Keathley Riggsby, and Carter Riggsby. He also leaves a great-grandson, Hayden Whitehead, and two great granddaughters, Rose Bryant and Addy Bryant.

The family of Terry Riggsby wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to the loving community of Worth Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Homeless No More Ministry through the IBFI Mission Agency.