Billy Gene Riggs, age 65, of El Paso, Arkansas passed away on February 9, 2025. He was born in Texarkana, Texas on November 5, 1959 to Clearence Riggs and Elsie Marie (Akins) Riggs.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents, brother William Eugene Riggs, and sister Lois Evelyn Williams.
He is survived by his wife Leisa Riggs; two sons Matthew Brandon Riggs and Jacob Dillon Riggs; sister Bernice Hartman; nieces Melissa Hartman, Jennifer Hartman, and Jessica Hartman; great-nieces and nephews Addison, Jaicee, Garrett, Kolton, Kutter, Tanner, and Jake; great-great-niece Oaklynn.
Billy was an avid sports fan, especially baseball and football. He was the ultimate Dallas Cowboy’s fan. He was very involved with his sons’ sports teams and enjoyed coaching them. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 25 years as a Brakeman and then an Engineer.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:00pm with service starting at 2:00pm at Union Valley Baptist Church; 932 Hwy 64 W, Beebe, AR 72012. Burial will follow at Grissard Cemetery in El Paso, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be sent to Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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Prayers for the family. I knew Billy from growing up in Nash. He was a super nice guy.
Heartfelt condolences to Billy’s family..
Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. My heart is broken for you. I pray you have the peace that surpasses all understanding and the comfort of knowing Billy now rests with our Heavenly Father.
RIP Billy, you were a great dude & pleasure to work for!!!
Rip Billy I always enjoyed working with Billy over the years! One great guy!!
Great guy. I saw him not too long ago. Praying for family
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