Jimmy Howard Rigsby, 87, of Bradyville passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro. He was the son of the late Clarence and Geraldine Todd Rigsby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jack Rigsby, Edwin (Jean) Rigsby, Jean (Thurman) Gannon, T.J. (Betty) Rigsby, Billie (Carmon) Gannon, Georgia Rigsby, Jr. Rigsby.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Virginia Jernigan Rigsby of Bradyville; his daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Rolando Ordonez of Murfreesboro; grandson, Gabriel Ordonez of Murfreesboro and sisters-in-law, Geraldine Rigsby, Hazel Woods, Blonda Parker and brother-in-law, Jackie Parker. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A Church of Christ minister for over 50 years, Jimmy was a member of Midway Church of Christ. He retired from AEDC where he worked in payroll. He also worked for Singer, McQuitty Printing and Rigsby’s Feed and Seed. Jimmy loved people often helping others and did things for people without seeking recognition or praise.
Jimmy was a loving husband and father. His favorite joy was being a grandpa to Gabriel. He enjoyed teaching him to play pool and talking with him about the Bible. He also loved his granddog, Chewy. He would light up when Chewy came to visit and always said "he is the smartest dog I have ever seen."
He never met a stranger and once you came to know him you had to endure his jokes and aggravation. He loved to make people laugh.
Jimmy was a strong man, not only in his faith, but with the endurance of health problems. No matter how bad he felt he would never let others see it.
His family will receive friends Friday, October 3, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 4, 2025 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Bryan Pitts officiating. Interment will follow in the Midway Cemetery.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to give condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
