James T. Riggan age 63 of Clarksville, passed away on Sunday July 2, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville. He was born November 24, 1953 in Waipahu, Hawaii, the son of the late William Robert Riggan and Miriam Kemp Riggan. James has been employed over the years in food service and as an EMT and firefighter until his health no longer permitted him to work. James is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by his wife Francine Belyeu Riggan of Clarksville; sons William Riggan of Pearl Harbor, HI; J. Riggan of Clarksville; Gary Bodag of Nevada, MO; Josh Mason of Carson City, NV; and Joseph Jett of Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by sisters Suzanne Thompson of Honolulu, HI; and Linda Riggan of Reno, NV. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Robert V. Riggan. Memorial services will be conducted on Saturday July 8, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 801 Lafayette Road, Clarksville, TN. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center 335 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by going to www.gatewayfh.com