Robert E. Riggsbee Sr.

Robert E. Riggsbee Sr., age 74, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Signature Care and Rehab in Bowling Green, KY.  He was born on June 17, 1951 in Bowling Green, KY.   Robert retired from Southern Recycling as a mechanic and attended Temple Hill Baptist Church.  He loved to prank and joke around with people, especially his grandkids.   He was preceded in death by his wife Judy Colter Riggsbee; parents Dewey and Katie Butler Riggsbee; brother Larry Riggsbee; sisters Bertha Glass, Patricia Manning, infant sister 00Peggy Sue Riggsbee and infant twin brothers; great-granddaughter Esma Traughber.

He is survived by his son Robert Riggsbee Jr. (Dianna); daughters Margaret Raymer (Cliff) and Mary Riggsbee; grandchildren Kenneth Riggsbee, Brittany Riggsbee, Melanie Traughber (Seth), Stephanie Byrns, Charles Byrns, Robert Byrns (Amanda), Destiny Groves, Alexus Jessup, Cadillac Jessup, Zyrion Pillow; 19 great grandchildren; brother Dean Riggsbee; sisters Joann Williams and Carolyn Riggsbee; several nieces and nephews.  

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm at the Temple Hill Cemetery with Bro. Rodney Smith officiating.  Visitation will be held at Temple Hill Cemetery on Wednesday, April 29 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm.  A Memorial Service will be held inside the church immediately following the graveside service.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 280, Morgantown, KY  42261.

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