Obituary: Thomas Harold ‘Tommy’ Riggs Jr., 56, Louisville

Thomas Harold “Tommy” Riggs Jr., 56, of Louisville, died Saturday, April 8, 2017, at his residence. He was born April 24, 1960, in Louisville. He was a former painter, an avid U of L fan, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Fairdale.

THOMAS HAROLD “TOMMY” RIGGS JR.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Ann Burnett Riggs (2016); one daughter, Samantha Sue Riggs (2009); his father, Thomas Harold Riggs Sr. (2004); and one sister, Cammy Sue Riggs (2012).

Survivors include his mother, Sue Riggs of Louisville; one stepdaughter, Laura Coslow of Louisville; one stepson, Larry W. Coslow of Louisville; two grandsons, Jayden Earley and Nicholas Earley, both of Louisville; three stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild.

The funeral is noon Thursday, April 13, 2017, at the Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto with Bro. Sonny Mull officiating. Burial is in the Holy Cross Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon Thursday at the funeral home.

The Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto is in charge of arrangements.

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