George “Douglas” Rigsby Born August 8, 1939, in Cullman AL, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, surrounded by family at his home in Woodbridge VA.
He is survived by Mary Frances “Franny” Rigsby, his wife of 53 years, his daughter Kellie Elizabeth Begeman (Damon), grandchilden Devon Jarrett Begeman and Avalon Rei Begeman, brother Olon Russell Rigsby (Cindy) and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin Olon and Ethel Susan (Bessie), his son Charles Douglas Rigsby, and his brothers and sisters and their spouses: Alice York (Otto), Dorothy Brooks (Ed), Evelyn Kraft (Robert), Kelly (Evelyn), Ouida Hinkle (Avery), Linda Sue Rigsby and J.W. Rigsby. He had a mischievous spirit complete with a twinkle in his eye, and he understood the art of inspiring a raurous laugh. He never met a stranger and always rooted for the underdog. His time spent with friends and family was quality over quantity, and he was well known to prefer “just driving there”. He enjoyed reading recipes (Out Loud), eating cornbread with buttermilk out of a mason jar with a spoon and calling it supper. He baked that 5hr famous Cajun Meatloaf like a meditation on love itself. And he definitely wanted a bite off of your plate, because it looked better. Life in general was best when shared. He made every room warmer with his presence.
