John Thomas Riggs's obituary , Passed away on December 18, 2025 in Brandon, Florida

John Thomas Riggs

July 11, 1936 - December 18, 2025 (89 years old)

Brandon, Florida

John Thomas Riggs's obituary , Passed away on December 18, 2025 in Brandon, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gooch Funeral Homes

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John Thomas Riggs

July 11, 1936 - December 18, 2025 (89 years old)

Brandon, Florida

John Thomas Riggs Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 18, 2025 we had to say goodbye to John Thomas Riggs in Brandon, Florida. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Riggs and Florence Riggs; his great grandchild John Gordon Riggs; and his wife Gloria Faye (McCool). He is survived by: his children, Jillana Lohrmann (Brent), Tom Riggs (Tammy) and Andrea Ellis (John); his grandchildren, Krista Sietsema, Kelly Naylor, Tommy Riggs and Evan Ellis; and his great grandchildren, Kyra Naylor, Tenley Naylor, Kinsley Riggs and Hazel Sietsema.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either St. Jude Children's Hospital (http://www.stjude.org) or Shriners Children (https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gooch Funeral Homes



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Dec 28

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Gooch Funeral Home
112 W Howard St, Rockville, IN 47872

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Dec 28

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Gooch Funeral Home
112 W Howard St, Rockville, IN 47872

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Dec 28

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Benjamins Restaurant
605 E Ohio St, Rockville, IN 47872

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