Harry Edward "Bookey" Rigdon Jr.

Harry Edward "Bookey" Rigdon Jr., longtime resident of Puls Road in Independence, Louisiana, passed away at Ormond Nursing Home in Destrehan on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at the age of 85. He was born on April 14, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of the late Harry E. Rigdon Sr. and Blanche Hilton Rigdon. Harry was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and he was a retired bus driver for Jefferson Parish public schools.

Harry is survived by his sons, Shawn Rigdon (Laura Anthony), Shane Rigdon (Darlene) and Scott Rigdon (Laurel), 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, brother, Harold Austin Rigdon (Evelyn), sister, Colleen Rigdon Bowen (Don), sister-in-law, Sandra Rigdon, and numerous nieces and nephews,.

In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Hebert Rigdon, infant daughter, Shanna, infant son, Shannon, and brothers, Charles Terrel Rigdon and Don Rigdon.

A Graveside Service will be held at Louisiana National Cemetery, 303 W. Mount Pleasant Rd. Zachary, LA 70791 on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 10:00 am.

Face masks are mandatory to attend any visitation or service. Thank you for your cooperation.

An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.