Bobby Lee Riggs

Graveside Service for Bobby Lee Riggs, 87 of Muldrow, Oklahoma will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on May 2, 1936 in Muldrow, Oklahoma to Rose “Doodgie” (Sutton) Riggs and Dewey Riggs and passed away on December 4, 2023 in Roland, Oklahoma. He was married to Carolyn (Coker) Riggs on May 19, 1953 in Van Buren, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on August 21, 2008. He was a retired upholsterer and of the Christian faith.

Survivors are two daughters, Sheila James and Dennis of Vian, OK and Janice Riggs of Roland, OK; eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; one brother, EC Riggs of Sallisaw, OK; two sisters, Barbara Lewis of Muldrow, OK and Gwen Stites of Sallisaw, OK; three sisters-in-law; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carolyn (Coker) Riggs; one son, Terry Lee Riggs; one sister, Kay (Riggs) Hicks; and three brothers, Doyle, Herbert and Arnold Riggs.

Active Pallbearers will be Shane Newton, Shannon Riggs, Jeremy Riggs, Joey Ward, Blake Ward and Hayden Ward.

Viewing will be Noon – 8 PM Thursday at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow, OK.