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Lapolum "Doc" Rigsby

June 17, 1935 — November 8, 2024

Lapolum "Doc" Rigsby

Lapolum Rigsby "NA" was born to Alma Rigsby and Frank Rigsby on June 17th, 1935. He was born in Chidester, AR. He departed in life on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at the Cavalier Nursing Home in England, AR. Lapolum married Gracie Lee Henry in 1959. They were married until her death in 2017. He was employed and retired from Cooper Tires Plant in El Dorado, AR. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a caring friend. He loved traveling, hunting, fishing and was a good shot. Lapolum was lovingly called "Doc".

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alma and Frank Rigsby, his wife of 58 years, Gracie L. Rigsby, and his sisters, Ida Mae Rigsby and Elsie Jane Rigsby. Daughter Suzette Aaron and grandson Murphy Aaron Jr.

He leaves in loving memories of 6 daughters, Brenda Casey of Little Rock, Loletha Daniels of Little Rock, Annette Austin (David) of El Dorado, and Darlean Rigsby of Little Rock, Tira Randolph (Jessie) of Little Rock, and Natasha Stephens (Donald) of Little Rock.

Grandchildren- Justin Casey (LaToyia), Jason Casey, Denisha Shepard, Jade Daniels, Ariel Rainey (Rico), Christopher Austin, Brittney Wade, Chase Wade, Tayler Stephens, Kennedi Stephens, Peighten Stephens.

Great-grandchildren: Joshua Casey, Jillian Casey, Jaida K. Patrick, Bobby Shepard III, Nuri Thomas, Novi Aldridge, Arianna Rainey, Ashton Rainey, Alexander Rainey, Makayla Aaron, Makiyah Aaron, and Dallas Fuller. Also, a host of other friends and family who will miss him dearly.

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Upcoming Services

Graveside Service

Saturday, November 16, 2024

2:30 - 3:30 pm (Central time)

Arlington Memorial Cemetery

508 Champagnolle, El Dorado, AR 71730

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