Clay Riggins

John Clayton “Clay” Riggins, 45, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on Tuesday July 25, 2023, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday July 29th at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Davis and Pastor Tom Haddon officiating. Interment will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Addison Riggins, Warren Riggins, Wesley Riggins, Walker Riggins, Jenna Claire Riggins, Clint Collins, Wayne Gamble, and Lee Phipps serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Clay was born December 17, 1977, in Springfield. He was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 1996, and then went on to graduate from University of Tennessee Knoxville with a degree in AG ECON and Animal Science. Clay worked as a Flock Superintendent with Perdue Poultry and was a member of Northfield Church in Gallatin. He was a UT Vols fan, and he enjoyed farming, working, agriculture, and cows. Clay's favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially his niece and his nephews. He was preceded in death by his father: Leonard Ewing “Bubbie” Riggins.

Clay is survived by his mother: Naomi Phipps Riggins of Springfield, by his brothers and sisters-in-law: Wade and Stacey Riggins of Portland, Tim and Christie Riggins of Lynnville, by his niece: Jenna Claire Riggins, and by his nephews: Addison Riggins, Warren (Analiese) Riggins, Wesley Riggins, and Walker Riggins.

If so desired, memorial contributions can be made to Northfield Church of Gallatin and may be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.

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