Melburn "Eli" Riggs
August 17, 1943 - December 28, 2020
Melburn "Eli" Riggs, 77, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday December 28, 2020 at his home in Elizabethtown surrounded by his family. He was retired from Vermont American Magna Division in Elizabethtown. He loved ginseng hunting and shooting pool, including in a few professional tournaments. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Riggs and Myrtle Riggs, three Brothers, Delbert Riggs, Stanford Riggs, Jerry Riggs, five Sisters, Delarene Riggs, Nadine Riggs, Neola Perkins, Marilyn Riggs, Imogene Fields. Melburn is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Shirley Riggs, son, Michael (Bonnie) Riggs of Elizabethtown, KY, daughter, Angela (Michael) Meanor of Radcliff, KY, son, Jason (Claire) Riggs of Elizabethtown, KY, four grandsons, Jake (Kylee) Riggs, Bradley Riggs, Brayton Riggs, Michael Meanor Jr., one great-grandson Kai Bal, two brothers, Layman Riggs, Michael Riggs. Funeral Services will be held Saturday January 2, 2021 11:00 am at Manakee Funeral Home in Upton, KY With Bro. Nicholas Short officiating. Burial will be held at the Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm or Saturday 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Manakee Funeral Home in Upton. .Because of COVID-19, the family asks every visitor wear a face mask or face cover and practice social distancing. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.manakeefuneralhome.com
Melburn "Eli" Riggs, 77, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday December 28, 2020 at his home in Elizabethtown surrounded by his family. He was retired from Vermont American Magna Division in Elizabethtown. He loved ginseng hunting... View Obituary & Service Information
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