Richard Darrell Trigg

Richard Darrell Trigg (59) passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Madge Mahan Trigg and James H. Trigg, Sr. He graduated as the valedictorian of his senior class of Appalachia High School where he also played Football, Basketball, Baseball and played in the Marching and Concert bands. He earned a Master of Science Degree in Mine Engineering from Virginia Tech University. He was employed by Feldspar Corporation, Standard Oil Company, and he did the initial engineering work to start The Short Mountain Silica Company in Moorsburg, TN where he served as General Manager for many years. He currently owned his own engineering consulting business. He was passionate about the well being of children, having raised two adopted sons, David Andrew Trigg and Cody Jay Jones. He had spent time with children at The Holston Methodist Children’s Home where he spoke to the children about the importance of having a prayer life and he donated monetarily to the operation of the home regularly. He had donated a copy of a book on prayer he had personally authored to each of the children in the home. He had authored a second book entitled “Testamonies” which was nearing completion for publication. He spoke to numerous churches in the region on the topic of prayer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rogersville, TN. Darrell is survived by his brothers, Jim(Wanda), Ray(Phyllis), Larry, and Gary(Karen); sisters, Wilma(Harold), Sandra(Ted), Brenda, Linda(Bill), Judy(Jim), Patsy(Boyd), Debbie(Ralph) and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The family will receive friends at the Roy A. Green Funeral Home from 5 to 7 pm Friday, November 16, 2018 with services beginning at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel officiated by Rev. Phillip Bates. Music will be presented in song by Mona Bates. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 am Saturday, November 17, in the American Legion Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10 am for the procession to the cemetery. Online condolences may be made at royagreenfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Darrell’s memory to the Holston United Methodist Home For Children, PO Box 188, Greeneville, TN 37744.