Cliff was born on November 5, 1937, in Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky. He graduated from high school in Louisville and earned an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Louisville. His career started at RCA in New Jersey, where he met his wife, June, with whom he enjoyed 51 years of marriage until her passing in 2013.
Cliff and June both worked for RCA in New Jersey but left there in 1963 and moved to Greenville, Texas, where he worked for LTV/Temco/E-Systems/Raytheon, He earned his Masters Degree during his time there and retired in 1996 after 32 years of service. They were active members of Ridgecrest and Highland Terrace Baptist Churches throughout their marriage.
In retirement, Cliff volunteered extensively in the community, including with Hands of Compassion, Fish Ministries, Golden Kiwanis, Meals on Wheels, Tools for School, Drug Free Greenville Kite Doctor, building Aunt Char's playground, Women in Need, Raffa, and various building committees at his churches. But probably the biggest organization he had the privilege of being part of was the Texas Rampbuilders Association, which builds ramps to make homes wheelchair accessible at no cost to the homeowners. HE BUILT HIS LAST RAMP JUST BARELY A MONTH AGO!! They celebrated their 500th ramp built recently and he was able to go and be part of that celebration as well. As an avid car enthusiast, he was involved with the Antique Automobile Club and could be seen driving either his 1931 Model A or '68 Ford LTD in various parades in the community. Cliff and June were so blessed to be able to enjoy extensive travel abroad and stateside during his retirement years as well.
Cliff is survived by his son,Todd Riggins; daughter, Dawn Rodden and son-in-law, Ken Rodden and their family: granddaughter, Sydney Hudson and husband Matthew Hudson; granddaughter, Bayli Rodden and husband Kyle Phillips; grandson, Jake Rodden; granddaughter, Faith Rodden, and three great grandchildren Gideon Hudson, Zeke Hudson, and Ryker Phillips.
Cliff is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Riggins and Inez Vaughn Riggins; his sister, Sandra Riggins Sharpe, and his wife June Riggins, who passed in 2013.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Highland Terrace Baptist Church, Golden Kiwanis, or Texas Rampbuilders Association.
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Robert and Brenda Walls
Tyler, TX Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Cliff was a very giving person and a great Neighbor “Friend” I acquired living just across the Highway from him. I was blessed to have him play a part in my life and miss the many trips back and forth to each others house visiting and sharing Garden Veggies and Fruits. His passing is Heavens gain. Dear Lord bless and keep him in your Loving Arms and may he be a blessing to others in Heaven.Marsha Kuykendall
Greenville, TX Tuesday, November 5, 2024 My dear friend,Happy Heavenly Birthday Cliff! I will miss sitting by you in Life Group and hearing how you were doing in the dating field. I knew that no one could ever measure up to your wife June and am happy to know you are free of pain, sitting with your Lord and Savior and reunited with June! I will see you again!
Love
Marsha
Robert Walls
Tyler, TX Saturday, November 2, 2024 Me and my Family lived across Hwy 69 from Cliff - he would come over often to visit with us and I would often stop over to visit with him and Neighbor Ron - Cliff was a sincere caring Christian and Great Neighbor - He will be greatly missed and touched a lot if peoples lives. Cliff I pray that God blesses you Greatly in the next chapter of your Heavenly Life …. Robert