Joseph Maxie Rigby Jr.

Joseph M. Rigby, Jr. 1945 -2016 Joseph M Rigby Jr. "Papa Joe" 70, died peacefully March 5, 2016 surrounded by his family due to complications after a lengthy battle with Dementia. He was born in Pensacola, FL on March 7, 1945 to Mary Rigby Ward and Joseph M Rigby Sr. He graduated from Century High School, Century FL. He enlisted in the US Air Force in September 1964 as a Jet engine mechanic and was medically retired as a Sergeant in 1968 due to an automobile accident. He then worked at the Naval Hospital, NADEP, NAS Federal Inmate program, NAS Security department, and Pass and Tag before retiring of 35 years of service. After retirement he worked as a Inventory Manager at Professional Air of Pensacola. He served as a board member at Escambia Christian School in the 80's. He also proudly served as a Deacon and Elder for Leonard Street Church of Christ and an Elder at Scenic Hills Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Rigby Ward; Father Joseph M Rigby Sr., Step father Thomas "Jack" Ward. Father and Mother in law; Henry "Battle" and Lavada Redmon, Sisters; Diane Rigby Brake and Marie Ward, Brothers; Troy Ward and Eugene Rigby, Sister in law; Donna Thompson, Nephew; Brad Thompson Joe is survived by the love of his life of 43 years, Debra Redmon Rigby. Son Jon "Tim" (Chandra) Rigby, Daughter Michelle (Shon) Glover, Daughter Lori (Beau) Kelley, Sisters; Gwen (Leonard) Cook and Voncille (Joe) Silcox, Brothers; Bill Ward and Ronnie Ward, Sister in laws; Marilyn Brantley and Sharon (Andy) Blanton, Grandchildren; Tori (Matt) Walker, Taylor Rigby, Hunter Rigby, Shelby and Ashton Glover, Cole and Bristol Kelley. Great Grandchildren; Keaton and Emersyn Walker. Numerous extended family and his church family. Pallbearers will be Hunter Rigby, Cole Kelley, Randy Brantley, Chris Blackmon, Greg Blackmon and Travis Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Caine, Paul Springer, Herb Smith, Vincent Andry and Larry Thompson. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 6pm until 8pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Friday March 11, 2016 at the Funeral Home with Pastor Kyle Rye and Phil Baus officiating. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. The family would like to express our deepest appreciation to the staff at People's Home Health Care and Covenant Hospice for the care shown to our beloved Papa Joe. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, FL entrusted with arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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Joseph Maxie Rigby Jr.

March 7, 1945 - March 5, 2016