Ravon Riggins

Mr. Ravon “Sonny” Riggins, age 84 of Dover, TN passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Stewart County on May 6, 1939 the beloved son of the late Glenn and Edith Young Riggins. Sonny was a hard worker and provider for his family. He worked many years as a mechanic for Gibbs Ford Motor Company. He went on to work for Civil Service for 21 years where he retired. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and loyal friend to many. He loved his grandchildren dearly. Sonny was a member of Trinity Methodist Church of Dover, TN.

In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by his brothers, Blane Riggins, Tony Riggins and Scotty Riggins.

He is survived by his cherished family, the love of his life of 65 years marriage, wife, Gertrude Atkins Riggins; daughters, Rita Boone (Marty Deien) and Kara Ford (Jimmy); brothers, David Riggins and Marty Riggins; sisters, Joan Simpson and Mable Barnhill; grandchildren, Brent Boone, Hunter Ford, Colton Ford and Caitlin Ford; 4 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 11:00 am until 12:30pm at Anglin Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm at Trinity Cemetery, Dover, Tn with Bro. Joe Shannon officiating. Those serving as pallbearers are Jimmy Ford, Hunter Ford, Colton Ford, Brent Boone, Gary Threatt, Andy Kent and Mike Atkins.

Anglin Funeral Home and online condolences may be made atanglinfuneralhome.com