Reverend Robert “Bob” Lee Riggs

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Reverend Robert “Bob” Lee Riggs, age 92, of Brownstown, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, following a period of declining health.

Reverend Riggs was a graduate of Anderson High School, Anderson University, and United Theological Seminary. Bob was a retired minister with the United Methodist Church. He also worked for Watson’s Garden Gate Greenhouse, while he lived in Indianapolis. He had two green thumbs, as he loved plants and gardening.

Born on November 13, 1931, in Madison County, Indiana, Bob was the son of Chester Willard and Florence Alma Beatty Riggs, both of whom preceded him in death. On April 5, 1953, he married Martha Kay Armstrong, and she preceded him in death on February 20, 2003. On June 5, 2020, he married Bryson Lee “Bud” Hatfield, who survives in Brownstown.

Survivors also include three daughters: Teresa “Terri” Lynn (Tom) Wright, Deborah “Debbie” Ann (Terry) Roll, and Maribeth Le (Kendale) Warner all of Brownstown; seven devoted grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and close friends: Leroy and Velma Crees, and Bill and Betty Baute.

Reverend Riggs was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Denise Riggs; and three brothers: Edwin “Eddie” Lee Riggs, Chester “Chet” Willard Riggs, and Gene Eldon Riggs.

Anderson University educates students for lives of faith and service, offering more than 50 undergraduate majors, 30 three-year degrees, 20 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, alongside adult and graduate programs. The private, liberal arts institution is fully accredited and recognized for excellence in business, computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, music, nursing, psychology, and teacher education programs. Established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, by the Church of God, the university remains committed to its Christ-centered mission.