Mr. Wellington A. Riggs

RIGGS, Mr. Wellington A. - Age 73, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Genesys Hospice in Goodrich, MI. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11 a.m. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Riggs will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12 noon-8 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Wellington Arnold Riggs was born on December 28, 1939 in Flint, Michigan, the son Gwendolyn Riggs and W. Jack Earl. He played baseball for Northern High School where in 1956, they had a perfect season (9-0), as a result of this they were champions and he was inducted into the Flint Hall of Fame. He graduated from Flint Northern High School “Class of 1958.” Wellington was retired from Chevrolet Metal Fabricating, a division of General Motors and was a member of UAW Local #659. He enjoyed fishing, pool and baseball; he pitched a perfect game in the Summer League of 1955 in Saginaw, MI. Wellington also played basketball and was a fan of the Michigan Wolverines. Mr. Wellington A. Riggs leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Jane Riggs; 7 children, Brenda (Ira) Smith, Arnold (Jeanette) Riggs, Jr., Lawhawn (Darren) Summerville, Redonna (Deonte) Riggs, special baby daughter, Stacie Riggs, Jesse and Derrick Riggs; 13 grandchildren, Kwame, Trisha, Arreal, Deaire, Jamareo, Stephanie, Damareo, Marcus, Matthew, Stephen, Nia, Brianna and Tallmadge; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Erma, Jean and Donna; 2 brothers, Keith (Glory) Riggs and Stanley (Janice) Riggs; 6 nieces including special niece, Kendra Hawkins; 9 nephews; 3 aunts; a host of cousins other relatives and friends including special friend, Larry Wilbourne. Mr. Riggs was preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley Riggs; grandsons, Brandon Riggs and Phillip Johnson; parents, Gwendolyn Riggs and W. Jack Earl; sister, Sherry Riggs; brother, Carliss Riggs; mother of his children, Shirley Riggs; and cousin, Duke. The family would like to express special thanks to Genesys Health Park, Genesys Hospice, Dr. Perann and Dr. Cander.

Mr. Wellington A. Riggs

December 28, 1939 - May 21, 2013