Richard "Rick" Riggins

Richard "Rick" Riggins, 75, of Vancleave, MS passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026.

He was born on February 6, 1951, in Shreveport, LA to Robert Lewis Riggins and Margaret Ann Riggins. He graduated from Captain Shreve High School. He served a SSGT in the United States Air Force with the title of Crew Chief and was awarded the Vietnam Service Award. He was employed with Riser Construction and worked next to his uncle’s Billy, John, and James Riser as an Iron Worker. He worked 37 years with UPS and became a Feeder Driver and was awarded the 3 million Mile Driver Award along with the Circle of Honor for 37 years of safe driving. While working with UPS, he served as their local Teamsters Union Steward for his fellow Teamsters. After retiring, he continued his title as “The Answer to ALL Things Fixed” for his son and daughter, he never turned down our request or needs all the way to the moment he left us. The title he held within our family can never be filled or replaced.

He was married to his love of his life for 57 years. He enjoyed family events, especially the birthday parties and loved going to the grandkid’s and great-grandkid’s events. He attended Mosaic Church in Ocean Springs where he loved Pastor Brandon’s messages and worship music. Loved all things automobiles and participated yearly with the Cruisin' the Coast for the last 30 years. He enjoyed riding back roads on his motorcycle, especially the Tail of the Dragon and his annual Men's motorcycle rides. He enjoyed camping with family and friends in the mountains, lakes, and National/State Parks. He loved eating at Ixtapa Mexican restaurant any time, day, or night of the week with a tall Miller Lite draft in a frosted mug.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lewis and Margaret Ann Riggins; and brother, Russell Riggins.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Nancy Elizabeth Riggins; children, Robin (Tim) Greathouse, and Luke (Brooke) Riggins; grandchildren, David (Ashlee) Seay, Autum (Justin) Stokes, Wyatt Seay (Mary Page Bronis), Presley Riggins, Miles Riggins, Willow Riggins, Joshua (Danielle) Greathouse, and Matthew (Blanca) Greathouse; Great-Grands, Lennon, Avery, and Andee Seay, Wylder Stokes, Danica, Iris, Wesley and Marlee Greathouse; and Siblings, Linda (Don) Murphy and Patricia Dunn and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. Friends may visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. A reception will be held after the burial at Belle Fountain Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Ocean Springs.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Richard “Rick” David Riggins.