RISON — Ricky “RD” Don Riggins,

age 58, of Rison, Ark. Passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1961, in Rison to Mack and Helen King Riggins. Ricky retired from the Pine Bluff Police Department where he was a Detective Sergeant for the homicide unit. He was assistant director for the Arkansas Municipal Police Association, worked for the Arkansas State Police used vehicle inspection department, a Sunday school teacher for Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, and church security director. He was an avid Razorback fan, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and granddaughter.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Linda Riggins, son Heath Ryan Wingard and his wife Baylee, granddaughter, Raelynn Reese “Sunshine” Wingard, brothers Mack Riggins (Alice) of Rison, Billy Riggins (Ceilia) of White Hall, sisters, Betty Valentine (Hal) of Harper Heights, Texas, sister-in-law, Judy Kimbrell (Wayne) of White Hall, brother-in-law, Buddy LeNarz (Donna) of Carmel, Ind., Sam LeNarz (Andra) of Petal, Miss., numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and by all his Brothers in Blue. He is also survived by his adopted brothers in Blue, Jimmy Doster and Glen Mixon.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 25, 2020, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. with a private graveside service to follow at 2 p.m. for the family at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. Please sign online guestbook www.buiefuneralhome.com.