Mr. Paul Riggsbee, Jr., was born on January 16, 1932 in Pittsboro, North Carolina to the late Paul & Jennie Riggsbee. He was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 13, 2022 at his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife Lillie Mae Riggsbee; parents, two brothers Elie & Joe Riggsbee; and three sisters, Louise Bradshaw, Frances Burnette & Elma Harris.
Paul worked as a heavy machine operator for 30 years with Neville Brothers Construction & JP Gophor as well with Jim Tulight Construction & Landscaping Company in Durham for several years. In his spare time he loved to fish and vacation with his grand kids at the beach in the summer.
He leaves to cherish his memories, four daughters: Shella & Sharon Riggsbee of the home, Beachy Sanders, Chapel Hill, NC; Paula Brittian, Atlanta, Georgia & one son, Paul Riggsbee III, (Jeanette) of Atlanta, Georgia; two sisters, Cinderalla Riggsbee, Chapel Hill, NC & Isabelle Laney, Durham, NC, Six grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild; and a host of loving nieces, nephews & cousins.
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