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Micky Gywnn Rigby
August 5, 2017
Micky Gywnn Rigby, 70, died on June 15, 2017, in College Station, Texas. At the time of his death, Micky was a member of the faculty of Texas A&M University.
Micky grew up in the Oak Grove Community of North Escambia County, graduating from Ernest Ward High School in 1964. After earning his Bachelor and Masters Degrees, Micky returned to Escambia County to become a member of the faculty of Tate High School. Micky was a well-respected teacher at Tate High School until he retired in 2000. Micky earned his doctorate in 1985 at the University of Mississippi.
After retiring as a high school teacher at Tate High School, Micky moved on to teach at Collier High, in Naples, Florida; Baltimore City College, in Baltimore, Maryland; and Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
Micky was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Mosoura Rigby, and his brother Donald Ellis. He is survived by his uncle Gene Hall of Atmore, AL, and numerous cousins and their families.
A gathering of friends to celebrate the life of Micky Rigby will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 12, at the Tate High School Cafeteria.
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micky was my partner for 18 years , i am still and probably will never get over his death. He was an awesome man. I first met mick in st pete when he he was on vacation. we lived at the sabine yacht club for a while then moved to kendall ave. ive been so depressed ever since his passing. its extremely hard to lose someone that you loved so much. Im forever heart broken…rip bubba , I will always love you.
I just learned over Micky’s death and I am heart broken over Micky’s death. I spoke to him 2 or 3 weeks before his death and he didn’t sound well. He expressed that he intended to go to Pensacola for the summer. Micky, Gray, Tim and I travelled all over North America and Mexico for several summers. He was an important part of my life and I will always be grateful for the interest that he showed in me. We lost touch for 15-20 years but we renewed our friendship about 10 years ago. We remained in contact and visited with each other several times. I will miss my friend and will think of him often. He was a gentleman, great teacher, and most of all, a valued friend.
One of my favorite teachers at Tate — theatre and SGA sponsor — always enthusiastic, joyful and supportive of his students. RIP, Mr. Rigby! Linda Edmunds, Class of ‘74
He will always be our Mickey.
Mickey had a warm heart and great wit. He cared deeply about his students. I’m sad to hear of his passing.
Micky was a close friend of mine during our high school years at Ernest Ward. Our group of friends had many good times together. Although I never saw him after graduation, I never forgot him. He has a special place in my heart.
Cousin Micky was a very nice man who treated others with respect and dignity. He will be missed.