Andrew "Andy" Jackson Riggs III

Mr. Riggs was born April 10, 1954, in Brunswick, Georgia to Lucille Drury and the late Andrew “Jack” Jackson Riggs, II.

Andy started at a very young age working at the Forks Restaurant and Seaboard Construction before starting his life long career in 1974, with the Brunswick Pulp and Paper/Georgia Pacific, where he retired August 2020, after 46 years of dedicated service.

He was of the Methodist faith. He was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed playing and coaching baseball and softball. But, his biggest passion was the game of tennis in which he made many special friends.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father D. M. Drury and his son-in-law, Ed Williams.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Linda K. Riggs. One daughter, Tenille Riggs, one son A. J. Riggs and wife, Brittanie. Two sisters, Jackie Byrd, Sara Teston and husband, Ward, of Brunswick. Sister-in-law Renee’ Young and husband, Emory. Seven grandchildren: Rayven Riggs and Blake, Ajorria Riggs, Ja’Cobi Riggs, Reanna Deaver, Jay’Veon Johnson, Keyonna Johnson, Brooklyn Riggs and one Great Granddaughter Ray’Lyn Riley. Several nieces and nephews. Special thank you to Kindred at Home Health Care.

A visitation is to be held 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday the 21st of January 2021 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. 3321 Glynn Ave. in Brunswick, GA.

A graveside service will be held Friday, January 22, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., at Palmetto Cemetery, 3412 Ross Road, Brunswick, Georgia with Reverend Johnny Griffin, officiating. Those attending are asked to follow COVID guidelines.

Pallbearers will be Emory Young, Jr., Johnny Johnson, Ja’Cobi Riggs, Jay’Veon Johnson, Mike Lewis, and Roy Fraser. Honorary pallbearers, The Georgia Pacific Brownstock Family and all his tennis buddies