Michael Deon Riggs

Michael Deon Riggs, son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away in his home on Saturday, January 30, 2021. He was born June 22, 1941, in Kanab, Utah to Virgil Robinson Riggs and Gladys Brooksby Riggs. He married Sharon Ruth Hickish, February 28 1976, 45 years ago this month.

He grew up mainly in Kanab and no matter where he lived in his life, Kanab was always in his heart. He loved his family and in these last years loved seeing his grandchildren, visiting with them and watching them grow up. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved singing in the choir and other church jobs. He had a great mechanical aptitude. He, also, loved the outdoors and being out in the hills in southern Utah and especially deer hunting.

He is survived by his wife Sharon; his children Joseph Riggs, Elizabeth (Joe) Holmes, Spencer Riggs, John (Sharon) Riggs and Mari Riggs. He, also, has ten grandchildren, Sara, Jacob, Jonny, Lily, Boston, Louie, Jackson, Bradley, Brooklyn and Austin.

Michael was preceded in death by his daughter Kathleen; son Kenneth; brother Tommy; sister Vickie Lynn; and parents Virgil and Gladys Riggs.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2021, at the Hunter 15th Ward, 5000 W. Pavant Avenue, West Valley City, Utah. There will be a viewing Friday, February 5, prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Burial will take place at Wasatch Lawn Cemetery.