Ray Rigsby

Service Schedule
Graveside at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens
2173 U.S. Hwy 61 South
Osceola, AR  72370
Sunday, May 10, 2020
2:00 PM
Cemetery
Mississippi County Memorial Gardens
2173 South U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
I served in the Navy.

Ray RigsbyI am a Veteran.

of Osceola, AR

September 15, 1936 - May 6, 2020

Ray Rigsby, 83, of Osceola, AR, passed away May 6, 2020. He was born September 15, 1936, to Elbert Ray and Lillie Irene Rigsby Sr. He was retired from Osceola Police Department as Chief of Police after 33 years of service, Member of International Association of Chiefs of Police and Member of Arkansas Chiefs of Police.Ray served his country in The United States Navy, Member of Kiwanis,Co-Founder of the Osceola Boys Club and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Myrtle Jean Ferguson. Surivivors include his wife: Sissy Rigsby of Osceola, AR; son: Brian (Jenny) Rigsby of Rogers, AR; daughter: Jeaneen (Bryan) Pilcher of Bella Vista, AR and Tamara (Wayde) Burchfield of McKinney, TX ; Setp-Daughter Cami (Mike) Ellsworth of Allen, TX; grandchildren: Dustin (Samantha) Rigsby, Caleb Rigsby, Alexa Rigsby, Andrew Vollmer, Presten (Kelly) Ellsworth, Cailee (Kyle) Palm, Brady Ellsworth, Kylee Burchfield, and Lauren Burchfield; great grandchildren: Archie Ellsworth and Russell Ellsworth.

 

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51 Condolence(s)
Johnny Bond, Jr
McMinnville, TN
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Saturday, July 30, 2022

For many years I heard my grandparents, Huston & Violet Bond, tell me about how good my Rigsby cousins were out there in Arkansas. I regret that I only remember seeing you once, when I was very young, but the stories and memories passed on will always be with me. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace cousin.
John David Bond

Elizabeth Blaire Burnett (Rowsey)
Manila, AR
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Friday, August 28, 2020

Chief My dad enjoyed working with you at OPD for many years. During that time I got to know you and your family. You served your town well. You have now joined Dad in Heaven as well I'm sure he was glad to see you again sir. Thank you for your service, Rest Easy now. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family

Jon
Marion, AR
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Friday, May 29, 2020

Prayers for the family.

Jon Payne

Debra Brown
Osceola, AR
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

RIP Chief Good Man ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

Chris Ross
Jonesboro, AR
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Saturday, May 9, 2020

Brian, Jeaneen, and the Rigsby family. We are sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was a great man with an amazing family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brian and Jeaneen you have always been very special to me. God bless you and your families in this time of loss. Know that wherever you go, your are loved and cherished.

Jeff and Elizebeth Creecy
Mountain Home, AR
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Saturday, May 9, 2020

Sissy, Brian, and Tammy,
I'm so sorry to hear of Chiefs passing. What a great man he was! I have such fond memories of him and you all as well. I adored him as well as Jeff did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Stanzer D Montgomery
Osceola, AR
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Saturday, May 9, 2020

Rest my friend you have travel a long road May God prepare you your mansion in Heaven...Pookey

KITAGOODLOW
Jonesboro, AR
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Saturday, May 9, 2020

am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. My condolences

Lakeisha Lomax
Osceola, AR
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Saturday, May 9, 2020

Praying for the family may God give you peace during this time.

Lisa Brooks Ramer
Harrisburg, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

I'm very saddened to hear of Rays passing. He was a huge part of my growing up after we moved to Osceola. He always had a hug and kiss for me. I loved him very much. Ray will truly be missed. Jeaneen, Brian & Tammy you all have my deepest sympathies. I love you all very much.

Amanda Harrison
, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

My thoughts and prayers for his family, especially my friend Jeanine. I'm so sorry for your loss and oray for Gods comfort.

Dorothy Seldon
Blytheville, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

๐Ÿ•ŠYou're in our thoughts and prayers!๐Ÿ•Š
From:''The Seldon and Malik Family''

Sissy and Bug Abbott
Osceola, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

Sissy, Jeaneen, Brian and family, our sincere sympathy on your loss. Ray was a great man. I pray peace and comfort that only God can give.

Sissy and Bug

Loire Sanders Elliott
Mountain Home, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

My condolences to family. You always treated us as FAMILY amd respectively appreciated my mother Linda Thomas as your right hand.

Loire Sanders Elliott
Mountain Home, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

My condolences to family. You always treated us as FAMILY amd respectively appreciated my mother Linda Thomas as your right hand.

Vanessa Byrd
Osceola, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

Sending my deepest sympathy to your family. Praying for strength . God bless

Doris Ware-Petty
Luxora, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

I have nothing but good memories of a good man, thank you for all that you have done, you've served your community and country well, take your rest Chief! So sorry for your loss Sissy

Mike and Patti Wyatt
Hot Springs, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort to family and friends.

Debbe Scott
Jonesboro, AR, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

Sissy and Family, Ray was a kind hearted man that I know will be missed greatly. We are praying for you all over the days to come.

Tara leick and Claudette Miller
Jonesboro, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss. We love you all and thinking of you at this time. Wish we could be there with you.

Randal Clayton
Waynesville, MO
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Friday, May 8, 2020

Brian Rigsby and family, my sincere condolences to you all. Sorry for your loss. God bless.

William Joe Richardson
Osceola, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

My condolences to the family I'm praying for y'all and especially my favorite teacher Ms. Rigsby

James Nance
Miramar, FL
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Friday, May 8, 2020

Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.

Paula Hill
Ward, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

To Sissy and all the family, I send my condolences. Ray was a great person and he is going to be sorely missed by family and friends. Prayers for the family.

Stephanie
Etowah, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

You were a good man and thanks for your help

Tina Riggs
Dexter, MO
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Friday, May 8, 2020

You were quite a person who will be missed you really helped me when I needed it most and I will always be grateful RIP chief

Barbara and Marvin Weaver
Osceola, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

Chief, I've known you since I was a child. I will miss you. Go to Jesus and know the joy we will all know soon. Thank you for being a friend. Barbara Weaver

Steve Oakes
Osceola, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

Rhonda Moore
Searcy, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

He is in such a better place now. So sorry Betty.
Sending you prayers ๐Ÿ™

Tewanna Johnson
Osceola, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

Praying for the family. He was a great man

Kirkley Thomas
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, May 8, 2020

Brian - I'm very sorry for your loss! You have a lot of friends thinking about you and praying for you during this sad time. Bless you and your family!

Jerry Lee Thomas
Clarksville, TN
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Friday, May 8, 2020

Great coach and great person.

Todd Brooks
Blytheville, AR
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

So sorry for your loss.

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Thursday, May 7, 2020

So sorry for your lost the family is in my thoughts and prayers

Alice Russell

Lillard, Lois and Debbie Hale
Osceola, AR
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Leonard Speed
Bryant, AR
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

My prayers and condolences to the family!

Joyce Howard
Osceola, AR
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

Please accept my sincerest condolences. I knew Ray for many years, and he contributed much to his fellow man.

Leslie Rowsey
Osceola, AR
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

My thoughts & prayers are with you Sissy & your family. Nelson always enjoyed working with Chief Rigsby . Love & prayers for everyone .โค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

Tony Hollis & Family
Blytheville, AR
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

RIL MY COACH, FRIEND, & FATHER FIGURE! You will truly be miss! Thanks for your commitment to OSC BOXING TEAM; being tough on me, directing me to study Criminal Justice Law, and for your unconditionally LOVE me, my family, and the entire BOXING FAMILY!
I could always count on you when I needed you!โค๏ธ

I believe the entire BOXING TEAM will agree, ''THAT WE ALL WILL FOREVER KEEP YOU IN MEMORIES, and ALSO, FOREVER CARRY YOU IN OUR HEARTS!''

REST ON IN LOVE CHIEF & and your LEGACY will FOREVER LIVE in the GREAT CITY OF OSCEOLA, AR!
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Pam Rhoads
Trumann, AR
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. I offer my prayers for the family.

Michael Cox
Branson, MO
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about Chief Rigsby. He is a legion in Osceola and South Miss. CO Ray was an excellent Chief of Police who displayed passion for his work and compassion for all. I loved his ''war'' stories. Ray will be missed by many.

Belinda Williams Hansen
Jonesboro, AR
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was a good friend to me in the 70's and 80's while I lived in Osceola and worked in the County Judges office in Blytheville.
He always had a smile and my world is a little sadder tonight.
God bless his family during this time of loss.

Edith Boyce
Osceola, AR
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

My Condolences to you and your family

Don Newell
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

Denise Carter
Osceola, AR
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

He will live forever in our hearts

George Parker
Grandview, MO
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

Praying for strength and comfort to Chief's family and friends.

Minstrel Sally Parks
OSCEOLA,
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

God rest your Soul

Brenda Kidd Cooper Sage
Ruidoso Downs, NM
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

So sorry for the family's loss

Barry and Kim Gladden
Searcy, AR
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

Please accept our condolences. Ray was always a good and fair man to all he knew. May God bless you.

REBEL NICHOLS
Osceola, AR
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

A long-time family friend that will be missed dearly. I know you are happy in heaven but I will continue prayers for your family. God bless you, my friend.

Rudolph Frazier
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

My condolences
Rudolph Frazier