Charles Eugene Rigdon entered into the gates of heaven March 20, 2017. Charlie was born June 19, 1949 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the 5th of 7 children. Charlie was a very kind, humble, Southern gentleman. Charlie served in Vietnam and he had 3 sons who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He loved his wife, Pat, and his family. He had 6 children, 11 grandchildren (one on the way) and 5 great-grandchildren. Charlie always said this was his legacy. Charlie also loved his 2 dogs, Bear and Lacey. He was a Republican, Gator and Jaguars fan. He was a member of Believers Joy Worship Center Oceanway. His Pastor was Lyle Shiferdek. He loved his spiritual family. Charlie will be missed. Your loved ones will see you on the other side.
Visitation will be held from 11am-12pm on Monday, March 27 at Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 12pm at Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, followed by interment at Jacksonville National Cemetery with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Believers Joy Worship Center, 13066 Yellow Bluff Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32226 or to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Arrangements under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, Jacksonville, FL.