Phillip “Phil” C. Rigsbee, 83, Marion, passed away at 11:37 am on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born in Seymour, Indiana, on Monday, August 7, 1939, to Paul and Martha (Julian) Rigsbee. On September 1, 2013, he married Shirley Smithley.
Phil graduated from Marion High School and Marion College, where he received his B.A. degree in music and art. He was the owner and a salesperson with Rigsbee Supply, as well as a salesperson with Associated Supply until his retirement in 2015. Phil loved working outside in the yard and weightlifting, as well as socializing and drinking coffee with others. He was also a professional sander and refinisher of hardwood floors. He was always the go-to guy. He especially enjoyed singing in church and anywhere he had the opportunity to share his love for music. Above all, Phil loved the Lord and was always involved with the church.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Rigsbee of Marion; children: Melanie Rigsbee of Indianapolis, Phil (Debbie) Rigsbee of Gas City, Kim (Barry) Soultz of Jonesboro, Brett (Beth) Rigsbee of Marion, and Lori Rigsbee of Gas City; step-children: Ben (Shelly) Williams of Marion, Andrew (Kim) Williams of Fort Wayne, Dr. Angie (Dr. Jon) Karl of Fort Wayne, Geoff Williams of Marion, Cindy (Bryan) Kellar of Kannapolis, NC, Stephanie (Kevin) Miles of Anderson, Shannon (Jeff) Rogers of Marion, and Ty (Laurel) King of GA; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brother, Donald (Carol) Rigsbee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Paul Rigsbee, Jr.; sisters, Phyllis French and Janice Kulczyk; and a granddaughter.
The family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Phil’s life will begin at 12:00 noon with Pastor Jeff Russell officiating. Burial will take place at Gardens of Memory in Marion.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E. 91st St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240 or New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church, 1900 S. Berkley Rd., Kokomo, IN 46902.
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