KURT M. RIGSBY, JR.

Kurt Matthew Rigsby, Jr., age 18, of South Whitley, IN passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.Born February 1, 1993 in Fort Wayne, IN he was the son of Amanda Marie (Fett) and Kurt M. Rigsby, Sr.

As a young boy he lived in Fort Wayne until age 7 when his family moved to South Whitley.A January graduate with the Class of 2011 from Whitko High School, he moved to Noblesville in February, 2011.Before moving to Noblesville, he worked at Carol's Corner, South Whitley, and he currently worked for Wendy's, Inc.His memberships included Community Bible Church and SADD at Whitko High School.

Survivors include his mother, Amanda M. (Luis Lopez) Rigsby of South Whitley; father, Kurt M. (Timothy Barr) Rigsby, Sr. of Astoria, NY; sister, Adrianna Lopez of South Whitley; brother, Nathaneal Lopez of South Whitley; great-grandmother, Evelyn Andorfer of Columbia City; great-grandparents, Martha and Ned Longardner of Churubusco; partner, Keola Hanohano of Noblesville.He was preceded in death by his grandparents Neal D. and Karen A. Fett, and Sharon K. Rigsby.

Visitation is Friday, March 25, 2011 from 2-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.Funeral service is Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor John Cummings of Community Bible Church officiating.Burial of ashes will be at a later date.Memorials may be given in Kurt's memory to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.