June 13, 1968 - May 12, 2025
John Edward Riggins, 56, passed away on May 12, 2025 in Stockton. He was the son of Albertha Riggins Nelson. He was preceeded in death by his father Freddie Eugene Riggins.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his brother Freddie Eugene Riggins Jr, his sisters: Tanya Marie Riggins and Betty Joann Riggins; a niece and nephew Erica Crockett and Jordon Gregory; uncles Ben and Oliver Hillmon; aunts Betty Hillmon and Barbara Shadrick; and a host of cousins and many friends.
A quiet and private person. John grew up in Stockton and graduated from Franklin High School.
John was an excellent artist. He particularly enjoyed sketching comic characters and was an avid reader of comics. He loved spending time with his father. He enjoyed playing football in high school. He was also a lover of jazz music. On November 21 1987 he was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. And served faithfully until his death.
John's beautiful smile, quick wit, kindness, and love of life will always be remembered.
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