Theodore Roosevelt “Teddy” Riggs Jr. was born on October 3, 1929 in Pearsall, Texas to Theodore Roosevelt Riggs and Ruby Winters Riggs. He passed away on May 17, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas.

He is survived by wife of 58 years Jo Ann Howard Riggs and two children, Serena Ann Riggs Berger (Bobby) and Carlton Scott "Bubba" Riggs (Toylynne). He leaves behind 5 grandchildren who adored him. They are Tyler Kline Berger, Keeton Kreg Riggs, River Linn Riggs, Koral Anne Riggs and Sterling Lance Riggs.

Teddy graduated from Pearsall High School where he was an outstanding athlete. He went to Rice University on a football and track scholarship. He was all Southwest Conference at Rice and Captain of the track team. After his college eligibility was over he was drafted by the Chicago Bears. He joined the U. S. Army instead and played football at Ft. Sam Houston. He was eventually sent to Alaska where he served as a medic.

After 4 years in the U.S. Army he began his coaching career as an assistant at Rice University while graduating with a dual major in Physical Education and History. He had a wonderful 20 year coaching career in Pearsall, Poteet, Weslaco and Austin. He leaves behind men who still call him “coach”. He was so very proud of them.

Growing up Teddy was a member of the Baptist Church, later joining the Methodist Church. In the last few years he attended Christian Faith Center.

His presence is all around us and he will live on forever in our hearts.

Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Christian Faith Center, 13848 S IH 35, Dilley, Texas. Service will conclude at the Church.

Memorials on his behalf may be given to: St. Labre Indian School, 1000 Tongue River Road, Ashland, MT 59003.

Link to Charity: https://secure3.convio.net/slis/site/Donation2?df_id=12020&12020.donation=form1

Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 608 E Trinity in Pearsall, Texas 78061 (830) 334-3361.

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