Paul John Rigby

PAUL JOHN RIGBY was the first born to the late Madge Clayton and the late James Allen Rigby on February 23, 1924 in Kent County, Maryland. They moved to Baltimore when he was very young. Paul attended Baltimore City Public Schools and earned his diploma from Polytechnic Evening High school in 1960.He enlisted in the United States Army on December 28, 1941. During World War II at a USO function, Paul met the love of his life Ernestine Mitchell, who preceded him in death. They married on September 10, 1944 and from this union six children were born. He served overseas and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the Eastern European, African and Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon before his honorable discharge on January 12, 1946. He received training in electronics while in the Army and later worked at Westinghouse for many years as an Electronic Technician. Many of us remember him fixing their TV sets in the good old days. He retired in 1986.Paul will be remembered for his long engaging conversations, his deep faith, biblical knowledge and leaving you with something to think about. He used to play the saxophone, draw portraits in pencil and oil paint. He liked to read the bible, video tape movies and nature shows, chat with family, neighbors and strangers. He was a devoted husband, a good provider and loving father. Paul knew what he wanted out of life and he stuck to his principles.On the morning of February 13, 2006, after a lengthy illness, Paul departed this life during his sleep. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-four years, Ernestine Rigby; three sons: Dennis, Tonio, and Andre Rigby, and his brother Donald Rigby.He leaves to cherish his memory: two sons, Cornel Rigby and Michael Rigby both of Baltimore, Maryland; one daughter, Linda Bridges of Atlanta, Georgia; twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, two daughters-in-law; brother, James Allen Rigby, Jr. , and first cousin, Francis Spencer, both of Baltimore, Maryland; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

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Paul John Rigby

February 23, 1924 - February 13, 2006