Henry Gerald Rigby, age 69, of Nicholls passed away Saturday Feb. 10 ^th at his residence after an extended illness. Henry was a native of Bacon County and the son of the Late Walter B. and Mary Simmons Rigby. Sisters Geraldine Taylor and Mary Ann Rigby and a stepson Mitchell Surrency also preceded him in death.

Survivors include son Cordie Rigby (Brandi) of Nicholls, Sonja Cobb (Matt) of Nicholls, stepsons Sam Surrency of Alma and Johnny Ray Revels of Nicholls, 6 brothers Riley Rigby (Sheryl), Larry Rigby (Wanda), Roger Rigby (Pat), Carl Rigby (Florence) all of Alma, Donnie Rigby of Nicholls, and Tony Rigby (Sheryl) of Lumber City, 5 sisters Linda Medders (Joe) of Alma, Debra Lee (Gordon) of Bickley, Judy Anderson (Michael) of Nicholls, Angie Rigby (Roger) of Nicholls, and Frances Wade of Florida. 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2PM at the Chapel of Crosby Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Campbell and Rev. Allen Swain officiating. Active pallbearers are Lance Rigby, Austin Cobb, Jason Medders, Lil Bobby Bagley, Tyler Graham, Lonnie Gay, and Andy Rigby. Honorary escort will be Bobby Bagley, Buddy Boatright, Carol Dukes, Tony Thrift, Dewayne Streat, Wade Streat, Bobby Gilliard, Dr. Carter and staff, Pam Lee and staff, and Bacon Co. Hospital and staff. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Sunday night from 6-9. Internment will be at Meeks Cemetery.

Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.