William Austin Riggs

William was born on September 28, 1939, and was a resident of New Tazewell, Tennessee.

He is preceded in death by his wife Beverly Riggs, parents Gilbert and Clemon Riggs, brothers Elmer Riggs, Wilburn Riggs, and Francis Riggs, sister Edna Mae Riggs, sisters-in-law Daisy Riggs and Pauline Riggs, brothers-in-law David Moody and Joe Penley.

William is survived by his eight children: Riley Riggs, Clemon and Tom Robinson, Audrey and David Rutherford, Kathy and Dave Teachout, Tilmon Riggs, Andrew and Tracy Riggs, Doug Riggs, Sue and Johnathan Thomas. Fourteen Grandchildren: Lottie and George Harrison, Franklin, Georgia Robinson and fiancé Alston Sellers, Natashya Singh, Nykota, Cheyenne, Keley, Riley and Karen Teachout, Bradley Hamlin, Blake and Bailey Riggs, Zech and Eli Riggs. Seven Great Grandchildren. Brother Claude and Dianne Riggs. Sisters Jeanette Moody, Mary Jane Penley, and Kathy Riggs. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to them to help with funeral expenses.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday May 19, 2026 from 7 until 9 PM at Coffey Funeral Home. The funeral service will be on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 11 AM in the Coffey Funeral Home chapel. A graveside service will follow in the Drummonds Cemetery.

Minister: Rev. Jackie Day

Pallbearers: Riley Riggs, Tilmon Riggs, Andrew Riggs, Doug Riggs, Eddie Riggs, Tom Robinson, and Franklin Robinson