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Donald Gene Rigsby, 59
Donald Gene Rigsby

Donald Gene "Donnie" Rigsby age 59 of Smithville passed away Monday November 16, 2020 at his residence. 

 He was born April 1, 1961 to his parents, the late Jewel Brown "Red" and Margie Elizabeth Pascal Rigsby.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, twin brother Ronald Dean Rigsby, James "Jim" Rigsby, Floyd Lynn Rigsby and Danny Marlin Rigsby. 

 He was of the Baptist Faith and self-employed.

 He is survived by one son, Jonathan Rigsby of Florida; two grandchildren, Gwenevere Alalyne and Bellamay Alarie Rigsby; two sisters, Melissa King and Margie Miller both of Smithville; three brothers, Lloyd Rigsby, Bob Rigsby and Billy Rigsby all of Smithville; sister-in-law, Elaine Rigsby of Smithville and several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

 Graveside service and interment was held Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Jefferson Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating.

 Pallbearers included Ethan Beasley, Jason Miller, Bob Rigsby, Aubrey Rigsby, Anthony Miller, Phillip Thomas, and Danny Rigsby, Jr 

 The family ask that donations be made to the Jefferson Cemetery in memory of Donnie.   

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.  

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Nov. 25, 2020