Bernard Thomas Rigdon Obituary
The passing of Bernard Thomas Rigdon (Newton, Mississippi) occurred on August 23, 2026. Bernard, born on February 28, 1935, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bernard Thomas Rigdon to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his former wives, Kate Rigdon and Laura Mangum Rigdon; his parents, Alvin Rigdon and Myrtle Langham Rigdon; his siblings, Jim Rigdon, Bobbie Jean Wilkerson and Frances Henderson; and his great grandchild John Chattan Barrett.
He is survived by: his wife Hazel Tindol Rigdon of Decatur; his children, Glenda Rigdon Barrett (Joe) and Al Rigdon (Rynthia) of Decatur; his grandchildren, Lauren Bennett (Brett), Kyle Barrett (Sarah), Katherine Watson (Josh) and Ethan Rigdon (Autumn Wingfield); and his great grandchildren, Nash Barrett, Spencer Bennett, Tayton Rigdon and Lukas Barrett. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and other extended family.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 26th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Newton County Funeral Home - North Starts (9998 MS-15, Newton, MS 39345). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, August 26th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org), 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256, http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
