He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and a retired Radiology Technician of 40 years. John was an avid reader and a loving Husband and Father.
He is preceded in death by his son Zachary Rigsby, his parents, John and Thelma Rigsby and a brother, Jonathan Rigsby.
John is survived by his loving wife, of 35 wonderful years, Carolyn Rigsby, their daughter, Ashley Rigsby Combs and husband Michael, siblings, Norma Ryan and husband John, Melody Kazee and husband Danny, Starr Keen and Kevin Rigsby and wife Janine.
A celebration of John’s life will be conducted at 1pm on Saturday, November 23, 2019 in the chapel of Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Rd. Interment to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery. Guests are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday from 11am until funeral time.