Mr. Riggins proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was baptized at an early age at Crossroads Baptist Church. Robert was an educator in the Caddo Parish School System for 22 years teaching Health and Phys. Ed. to elementary students. Mr. Riggins was preceded in death by his parents; brother Carl Riggins and sister Ola Mae Riggins Davidson. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Rachel Hicks Riggins; two sons, Robert Lee Riggins Jr. and Brian Christopher Riggins; grandchildren Robert Riggins III, Raina J. Riggins, Rodney Riggins and Raven Riggins; two special nieces Rossetta Smith and Viola Combs; a first cousin Blanch Nelson and a host of other relatives and friends.
A service celebrating the life of Mr. Riggins will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Crossroads Community Cemetery,13834 Johns Gin Road, Keithville, LA with Military Honors. Officiating will be Dr. Jimmy Ray MaHoney. Visitation with the family will be held Monday, August 31st from 4:00-7:00 PM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, Shreveport, LA.