- Date Of Birth: January 16, 1944
- Date Of Death: September 10, 2017
- State: North Carolina
DURHAM Mr. Ronald (Ronnie) Wayne Rigsbee, 73, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Durham, the son of the late Lonnie Jones Rigsbee and Dorothy Matthews Rigsbee. He is also preceded in death by his son, Dr. Stephen Trent Rigsbee. Ronnie retired from the Durham Fire Department as Battalion Chief with 36 years of dedicated service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Phyllis Nichols Rigsbee; one son, Bryan Wayne Rigsbee (Scott) of Durham; two grandchildren, Morgan and Payton Rigsbee; brothers, Charles Rigsbee (Kay) and Mike Rigsbee (John); one sister, Susie Snipes (Victor) and many loving family members and friends.m. Rev. Jack Moody will officiate., Victor Snipes, Jr., Joseph McGinley, Ronnie Nichols and Mike Rigsbee.
m. on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Hudson Funeral Home
Many thanks and love for the respectful and caring treatment that all of the doctors, nurses and nurses aid gave to Ronnie and our family. Losing a loved one is difficult, but your constant compassion, understanding and support helped us in ways we cannot express.
Roxboro Road, Durham NC 27704..
