Van W. Rigby, age 82, formerly of Troy, more recently of Cutler Bay, FL, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Miami FL.  He was the son of the late John and Freda (Booth) Rigby in Cambridge, OH.

He is survived by his wife: Hazel M. (Bray) Rigby; daughter: Tracey Ellen (Chuck) Rigby-Seilkop of Florida; step-sons: Gary Stephen (Lily) Partin of Florida, Wayland Bennett (Mary) Partin and Brian Keith Partin of Troy; sister: Ann (Neal) Doughty of Escondido, CA; grandchildren: Chloe Rigby-Seilkop, Micayla Rigby-Seilkop, Jonathan Partin, Cat Theriault, Josh (Sarah) Partin, Nikki (Keith) Carpenter, Ricky Partin, Bobbi Partin and Jason Partin; and great grandchildren: Kylee Skye Partin, Wayland Joshua Partin, Nolan Bennett Carpenter, Cali Noelle Carpenter, Zachary Partin, Victoria Partin, Ryon Partin and Hazel Theriault.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-son: Rick Partin and sister: Becky Jones.

Van graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Muskingum University.  Employed by B. F. Goodrich Aviation Sales for many years, he continued his career and then retired from AAxico Company.

Papaw, as he was known to most of his family, was a devoted family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was also an avid football fan, especially for The Ohio State Buckeyes.  Go Bucks!

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, OH.  Burial will take place in Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, OH.  Family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Stand Up to Cancer, http://www.StandUpToCancer.org/.   Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

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