NAHUNTA – Charlie William “C.W.” Riggins, 87 of Nahunta passed away Wednesday morning, March 29, 2023, at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Hickox, Riggins parents were Willie Major Riggins and Lula Crews Riggins. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Inez Riggins; a brother, Joe Riggins; and a brother-in-law, Bo Moody.
Riggins was a long-time barber and the owner of C.W. Riggins Barber Shop. He loved going to church and was a member of Riverside Chapel Baptist Church where he served many years as deacon and song leader. Riggins also attended Hickox Baptist Church.
He loved all of his customers like they were family. Riggins enjoyed hunting, his hunting dogs, singing, gardening and basketball.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Blanche Dixon Riggins of Nahunta; two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlene Anderson (Jimmy) of Nahunta and Lisa Thrift (Mark) of Folkston; four grandchildren and their spouses, Layton Anderson (Elizabeth) of Hortense, Zachry Anderson (Lindsey) of Nahunta, Ashley Paulk (Justin) of Woodbine and Anna Bennett (Justin) of Millwood; 10 great grandchildren, Emma Anderson, Sienna Bennett, Brooks Anderson, Blake Paulk, Cason Anderson, Ava Paulk, Jase Anderson, Bode Bennett, Sieley Bennett and Charlie Anderson; a brother and sister-in-law, Harry Riggins (Margie) of Nahunta; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Charlotte Moody and Lillie Crews (Wain) all of Nahunta; a sister-in-law, Anne Riggins of St. Mary’s; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
A funeral service was held Thursday afternoon, March 30, 2023 at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Wainright, Bro. David Farrior and Rev. Jamie Giddens officiating.
Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Layton Anderson, Zac Anderson, Mark Thrift, Justin Paulk, Justin Bennett and Brooks Anderson.
Honorary pallbearers were Riggins’ hunting buddies and his customers.
Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
