Obituary for Richard Driggers

Richard Driggers

November 23, 1962 – April 28, 2024

Richard Emmett Driggers, 61, of Bessie Community, went to his eternal resting place on April 28, 2024. A celebration of life and prayer services will be held on Monday, April 29th and Tuesday, April 30th at 7:30 pm, at the new Community Building in White Eagle, OK. The Traditional feast will be held at the new Community Building on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at noon, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jim White officiating. Interment will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery on Waverly Street in Ponca City, OK. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK, 74601.

Richard was born on November 23rd, 1962, to Max Richard Driggers and Gracie Marie (Blueback) Driggers at Pawnee Indian Hospital. He was the grandson of Garry Blueback and Martha Fireshaker Blueback. Richard was a lifelong resident of the Bressie Community who graduated from Marland High School in 1981. He enjoyed listening to music and was an avid musician. He loved playing his guitar and singing in his band, “Restless Gypsy”, and rocking out to his favorite 70’s and 80’s Rock & Roll music. He enjoyed playing gigs locally and made many friends along the way. When he was not playing a gig, he was assisting other bands with their sound set up.

His main occupation was welding, and he acquired many tools from that trade; as well as, a great sense of pride in his work. Richard liked to follow politics on Fox and stir up things on Facebook with his friends. He also enjoyed watching TV shows from his childhood that include Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres, Andy Griffith, and many old westerns. He recently purchased his own Henry rifle that he was very proud of. He enjoyed spending summer days outside, with his family, having cookouts and watching the grandchildren run and play in the yard. He also loved his dogs, Chloe and Itty Bitty.

In 1987, Richard Married the love of his life Lucinda (Cindy) Lou Blackwood from Ponca City, OK. From this marriage 3 children (that Richard was very proud of) were born; Dwayne Edward, Dustin Richard and Jessica Marie.

Richard is preceded in eternal rest by: his mother, Gracie Marie Blueback Driggers; siblings, Michael Richard Driggers and Avesta Jan Driggers.

Survivors include: his father, Max Richard Driggers of Bartlesville; spouse, Cindy Driggers of Marland; sisters, Melinda Delano and her husband, Richard Delano, of Marland, and Kacey Driggers of Bartlesville; his children, Winter Dawn Driggers, Dwayne and his wife, Lyndsey Driggers, Dustin and his wife, Dallas Driggers, all from Ponca City, OK, and Jessica Driggers of Marland, OK. He also leaves behind 7 grandsons, 4 granddaughters, and 1 great-granddaughter, along with many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and their children.

Pallbearers will be his children Dwayne, Dustin and Jessica, and grandsons Liam, Dwight, Elye, Bently, and Emmett. Honorary Pallbearers are Dino Leon, Doug Olbert, Jay Goodman Sr, Ron Buffalohead, Richard Delano, Voris Hessler Jr., Noah Blueback, and Darrell Blueback.

The family would like to send a big Thank You to the Nursing Staff, Residents and Physicians at OSU medical Center in Tulsa, OK, for your Loving care you provided Richard during his stay.

Source: Trout Funeral Home