William Watson Rigby Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Watson Rigby (Sandersville, Georgia), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 22, 2026 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Watson Rigby to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward L Rigby and Ruby Lee Rigby (Vess) of Alexandria, VA.; his friend William "Bill" Mitchell Jr.; and his nephew William "Mitch" Mitchell III. He is survived by: his family Columbus; his nephew Charlie Mitchell; his niece Elaine Mitchell; his great-nephew Chris Mitchell (Jamie Garrett); and his friends, Barry Zuckerman, Steve McKee and Pat Evans.
