Russell Dee Rigney Sr., age 90, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Saturday January 21 ^st , 2023, at the Baptist East Louisville. He was born August 2 ^nd , 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 3 ^rd , 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 26 ^th , 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be held 12:00 P.M. Friday January 27 ^th , 2023, at Poplar Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Donovan Smith and Rev. Brent Huggins officiating. Burial will be in the Poplar Grove Cemetery with Military Rites performed by the Casey County Veterans Honor Guard.