Russell Dee Rigney Sr., age 90, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Saturday January 21st, 2023, at the Baptist East Louisville. He was born August 2nd, 1932, in Bethelridge, KY, a son of the late Edwin and Emma Beatrice Godbey Rigney.

Russell was the widower of Shelia Lynn Rigney who passed away on December 3rd, 2013.

Russell was retired from G.E., a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict,  and Assistant Pastor at Poplar Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include: Three Sons: Russell Dee Rigney Jr of Wayne, W.V., Larry Joseph Rigney of Shepherdsville, KY and Ronnie Lee Rigney of Louisville, KY, Seven Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren and One Sister: Glenna Mills of Liberty.

Preceding him in death besides his parents and spouse was Four Siblings: Richard Lee Rigney, Janice Gaye Boyd, Gerald Aston Rigney and Reva Mae Vest.

Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Thursday January 26th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 12:00 P.M. Friday January 27th, 2023, at Poplar Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Donovan Smith and Rev. Brent Huggins officiating.

Burial will be in the Poplar Grove Cemetery.