Joseph A. Riggs' Obituary
Joseph A. Riggs, 85, of Decatur, died Monday, December 19, 2011 in Decatur.
Mr. Riggs was born April 15, 1926 in Warrensburg, IL, son of Will and Lola Bell Fisher Riggs. Joseph worked as a machine operator for Grigolet for many years.
He is survived by his son, Gary; granddaughter, Olivia Rose Riggs; sister, Sally Britton; and many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to the Reed family and Violet Gossett for taking care of Joe for the last several years.
There will be no visitation and services will be held at a later date. Cremation service provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory.
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