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William A. Rigg, 99 years, of Glenmoore, passed away at his home on Monday, November 6, 2017, following a long illness.
He was born in Honey Brook Twp., Chester Co. on January 19, 1918. William was the son of the late Walter and Florence (Singerly) Rigg. He was the husband of the late Anna M. (Miller) Rigg and the late Esther (Williams) Rigg.
William was a radio operator for Atlantic Richfield Oil Company in the oil tanker division. He was also an electrician at the former Luken’s Steel Mill in Coatesville. William served in the USCG-Merchant Marine, during WWII from 1944 to 1945. He was a member of Forks of the Brandywine Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
William was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Rigg and a great grandson, Cody Rigg.
He is survived by a son, William A. Jr. and his wife, Joan Rigg of Honey Brook, and a daughter, Dorothy and her husband, Robert Ford of Coatesville. There are 6 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 1 PM from the Forks of the Brandywine Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, with Pastor John “Will” Snyder officiating. Interment will follow at the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, Pa.
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