Michael Rigsby Obituary
The family of Michael Rigsby of Dyer, Tennessee announces his passing on November 8, 2026. Michael, born on November 4, 1964, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael Rigsby to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parent Sammy Lee Rigsby. He is survived by: his mother Barbara Lee Pettie Poteet of Dyersburg, Tennessee; his brother Dicky Rigsby (Melissa) of Friendship, Tennessee; his stepsiblings, Jimmy Poteet of North Carolina and Debaran Hughes of Knoxville, Tennessee; his nieces and nephews, Dustin Rigsby (Christina), Kristen Williams (James), Stephen Rigsby (Aspen) and Allyson Rigsby; and his great-nephews, Drake, Hunter, Greyson and Wylan.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Johnson-Williams Funeral Home (239 E Main St, Newbern, TN 38059). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home (239 E Main St, Newbern, TN 38059).
