Larry Hugh Rigsby, 72, born in McMinnville and a Spencer native, was born May 29, 1948. He passed from this life on July 29 at Skyline Medical Center following an extended illness.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Haskell Rigsby, mother Nannie Alyne McCoy Rigsby, sister Mary Etta Martin, and son-in-law Rex Allen Martin.

He is survived by son Martin Rigsby of Baxter, daughters Emily Rigsby of McMinnville, and Logann Martin of Spencer, six grandchildren, Emilya Hobbs, Chloe Martin, Lex Dodson, Farmer Rigsby, Eden Grissom, and Ellea Rigsby, brothers Don (Bonnie) Rigsby of Smithville, Benny Rigsby of Sparta, Bill (Christina) Rigsby of Wartburg, TN and sister Annette (John) Hatfield of Columbia, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive. 

Funeral service will be held Saturday Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. in the Layne Chapel in Spencer with Don Rigsby officiating. Burial will follow at Long Cemetery. Visitation hours are from 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. Family request that mask be worn during visitation inside Layne Funeral Home and at your own discretion at graveside. Please try to maintain social distancing guidelines.

In lieu of flowers, donate money to Citizens Tri-County Bank for funeral expenses. Send condolences to the family at www.laynefuneralhome.com

Layne Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Spencer is in charge of arrangements (931) 946-4444

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) July 31, 2020