Larry Riggins

Isaiah 43:2 ESV When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

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Larry Gene Riggins, son of the late Travis Jack Riggins and Rosa Mae Isaac Riggins of Dudley, Missouri, was born out of love June 23, 1949 into a large family that one could only dream of.

Larry departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital of Butler County in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on November 26, 2024, at the age of 75.

Larry was a lifelong resident of Stoddard County and was of Baptist faith. Larry was blessed with a large family of six sisters and five brothers who lived on the family farm in Dudley, Missouri.

If you knew Larry, you knew his love for fishing the St. Francis River and how much he looked forward to deer season each year! His family and friends were his purpose in life, and he meant every word when he said to work hard and play harder! Larry was a skilled carpenter building his own home to include an electrician, lumberjack, mechanic, siding/trim finisher, and was always meticulous in all of his work taking pride in what he did! Jack of all trades master of none, to say the least!

Larry was preceded in death by his five brothers Herman, Ed, James Isaac (Curley), Howard, and John Wayne Riggins four sisters Betty Jean Barker, Lorene Abernathy, Mary Alice Hays, and Joy Marie Hampton.

Larry is survived by the love of his life Donna Ann Riggins of Puxico, his daughter Hollie Michelle Riggins, two sons Larry Joshua Riggins and Dillin Lynch Riggins of Puxico three stepchildren Jason Lance McCollum, Lisa Elizabeth McCollum, and Louesa Cona Mccollum three grandsons Frank Holland III, Dalton John Andrews, Wyatt Gene Kelly, one granddaughter Jessie Michelle Kelly two sisters Helen Sue Ann Walker and Sarah Jane Aarant of Dexter, Missouri and many beloved nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

Visitation will take place at Duck Creek Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 5, 2024. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. with Pastor Roger Fowler officiating, and graveside services for Larry will take place at Shain Memorial Cemetery in Fisk, Missouri with full Military Honors.

McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.

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