Celebrating the life of
Burney Winburn Riggs
August 18, 1915 - October 09, 2007
BURNEY BOB WINBURN RIGGS, SR
Burney Bob Winburn Riggs, Sr., 92 died October 9, 2007 at Azalealand Nursing Home after a brief illness.
A native of Bulloch County, Mr. Riggs had resided in Savannah for over 60 years. He attended Statesboro High School, where he played football. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and was assigned to the USS Saratoga. After his discharge from the navy he relocated to Savannah during World War II to work in the defense industry.
He was later employed as a structural steel superintendent and was a member of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers. During the 1960’s he supervised steel construction projects at the Houston and Titusville Space Centers and later for Russ Engineers, Wilhoit Steel Erectors and Romine, Inc. He retired in 1979.
Mr. Riggs was a Mason and a former member of Landrum Lodge. He was also a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
He is survived by three children, Burney W. Riggs Jr. of Clarkesville, GA; Pamela Ferrelle John of St. Simons Island; Penny Oswell Rudy of Savannah, and his five grandchildren, Stephanie Riggs of Savannah, Rice Ferrelle of Jacksonville, FL, Robyn Ferrelle of St. Simons, Ericka Riggs and Israel Barber both of Clarkesville, GA.
He is also survived by his former wife, Thel H. Riggs of Savannah and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Rice and Robyn Ferrelle and Israel Barber, his sons in law, John Ferrelle and Rudy Oswell and his nephew Virgil Harville.
Visitation will be Friday, October 12, 2007 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.
Burial will be Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be given to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 131900, Savannah, GA 31416
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WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY to PENNY OSWELL and FAMILY
- TAMARA WEST, SAVANNAH, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. You Are Loved, Beverly Mote
- Beverly Mote, Demorest, GA
Dear Burney, Pam and Penny. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. I can remember the good times we all had as children and how Uncle Bob made us feel so special. I can remember that he could fix anything and often did for my Mom. So as the tears flow remember the countless lives he touched and how he blessed us all. WE Love YOu...Brenda,Chuck,Jamie and Reagan
- Brenda Sprinkle, Savannah,, GA
Dear Burney, Pam and Penny, Sherrill and I want to let you know how sorry we are to hear about Uncle Bob's passing. He was one of the finest men I have ever known. I remember how many times he had to bail us out of some of our antics when I would spend nights at your home. And the wonderful thing he and your Mom did to keep me from having to leave SHS in my senior year. Our thoughts and prayers will be with be the three of you during this time of loss. Your Cousin, Bobby
- Robert M. Williams, Sr., Raleigh, NC
WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY to PENNY OSWELL and FAMILY
- TAMARA WEST, SAVANNAH, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. You Are Loved, Beverly Mote
- Beverly Mote, Demorest, GA
Dear Burney, Pam and Penny. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. I can remember the good times we all had as children and how Uncle Bob made us feel so special. I can remember that he could fix anything and often did for my Mom. So as the tears flow remember the countless lives he touched and how he blessed us all. WE Love YOu...Brenda,Chuck,Jamie and Reagan
- Brenda Sprinkle, Savannah,, GA
Dear Burney, Pam and Penny, Sherrill and I want to let you know how sorry we are to hear about Uncle Bob's passing. He was one of the finest men I have ever known. I remember how many times he had to bail us out of some of our antics when I would spend nights at your home. And the wonderful thing he and your Mom did to keep me from having to leave SHS in my senior year. Our thoughts and prayers will be with be the three of you during this time of loss. Your Cousin, Bobby
- Robert M. Williams, Sr., Raleigh, NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
