George Earnest Rigdon, Sr.
May 29, 1947 - December 7, 2020
George Earnest Rigdon, Sr., age 73, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Laurel on May 29, 1947. Mr. Rigdon was employed with Essmueller Company as an assistant superintendent prior to his retirement. He worked for Essmueller Company for over thirty years. George was a hard worker, he also enjoyed hunting and fishing. After retirement he discovered the joys of the slower paced life and spending time with those he loved most. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Wilma Evans Rigdon; children, George (Ernie) Rigdon, Jr. of Meridian and Nathaniel Rigdon (Tara) of Hattiesburg; and brother, Cecil Rigdon of Laurel. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Gregory Rigdon; sisters, Estelle, Margaret, Martha, Evelyn, Virginia; brothers, Alvin and J. T.; and parents, John A. Rigdon and Dolen Windham Rigdon. Graveside services will be held at Clark Cemetery on Thursday, November 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Joey Coghlan, Jeremy Harrison, Tyler Martin, Ferdy Pippen, Jack West, Jr., and Jack D. West, III. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.
George Earnest Rigdon, Sr., age 73, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Laurel on May 29, 1947. Mr. Rigdon was employed with Essmueller Company as an assistant superintendent prior to his retirement. He... View Obituary & Service Information