Earnest Maxie Riggs Obituary (1934 - 2013)

Earnest Maxie Riggs, 79, of Niles, passed away December 3, 2013, at his residence. Earnest was born June 18, 1934, to Andrew and Lucille Riggs, in Manila, Arkansas. He moved to Michigan in 1952 and on December 22, 1962, Ernest married Corrie Martha Jernigan. Earnest was an U.S. Army veteran and an assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts. Earnest is survived by his wife; Corrie Martha Riggs, sons: Rev. Earnest Riggs, Jr., of Dowagiac, Robert Riggs of Niles, and Scott Riggs of Buchanan; one brother: Donald Riggs of Niles; one sister: Delois Whetstone of Niles; and seven grandchildren. Earnest is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Bobby and William Riggs; and a sister: Catherine Boyce. A memorial service will be held at Harvest Assembly of God in Dowagiac, on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Ernie Riggs officiating. A memorial gathering will take place one hour before the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.