Joseph Ray "Joe" Riggs Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 23, 2025 in Metropolis, Illinois

Joseph Ray "Joe" Riggs Jr.

October 2, 1958 - June 23, 2025 (66 years old)

Metropolis, Illinois

Joseph Ray "Joe" Riggs Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 23, 2025 in Metropolis, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home

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Joseph Ray "Joe" Riggs Jr.

October 2, 1958 - June 23, 2025 (66 years old)

Metropolis, Illinois

Joseph Ray Riggs Jr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 23, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Joseph Ray Riggs Jr. of Metropolis, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Joseph's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Loftus-McManus Funeral Homes Inc. (70 Jon St, Metropolis, IL 62960). A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Joe's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a cause close to his heart, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home



Tue

July 01

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Loftus-McManus Funeral Homes Inc.
70 Jon St, Metropolis, IL 62960

Tue

July 01

Celebration of life

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Loftus-McManus Funeral Homes Inc.
70 Jon St, Metropolis, IL 62960

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