He was the son of the late Maynard "Bug" and Flora Rigsby.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, June; and niece Patty.
Among those who will mourn his loss is his loving wife, Phyllis; daughter, Lynn (Norman) Aldridge; son Shannan (Kim) Rigsby; grandchildren, Samantha, Shayden, Rhianna, Taylor, Gaige, Melisa, Amanda and Madison; sister, Glena Flanary; along with several nieces and nephews.
Lee was born in the Sunnyside Community. He graduated from Blountville High School. He worked several years for the local phone company. He was a faithful member of Emory UMC. Lee served and was a member of the TN National Guard.
He was a loving husband, dad, and papaw. He loved visiting with his neighbors and his work buddies.
The Rigsby family will gather to greet friends and share memories on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in the Chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home from 11 am until 1 pm. A Funeral Service will follow at 1 pm with Dr. Ed Clevinger and Pastor Ray Amos Jr. officiating. Committal Service and Entombment will follow in the chapel of Memories in East Lawn Memorial Park. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Lee's Sunday Scholl Class at Emory and his work buddies.
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