Richard Lewis Brigman, 72, of Rockingham, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Mr. Brigman was born July 8, 1954 in Richmond County, a son of the late Rodell and Ethel Hilburn Brigman. He attended Maple Street Free Will Baptist Church, enjoyed NASCAR Races, Atlanta Braves baseball and fishing. He retired from Burlington Industries after 41 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Richard Brigman, Jr. and Rodney Brigman and siblings, Rodell Brigman, Jr, Doug Brigman, Kenneth Brigman, Buddy Brigman, and Jerry Brigman.

Surviving are his wife, Ann Paxton Brigman; children, Melissa Brigman, Shawn Paxton, David Brigman, and Michael Brigman; daughter-in-law, Crystal Brigman; grandchildren, Jace Paxton, Ty Paxton, Karah Brigman, Dustin Potter, Alyssa Brigman, Devin Brigman, Hayden Brigman, Justin Brigman, Austin Brigman, Haileigh Leviner, Kobe Herndon; great grandchildren; Remmie Leviner, Emery Brigman, Creeden Brigman and siblings, Ronald Brigman, Jewel Oldham, Cheryl Myers.

The family will receive friends Friday, October 23, 2026 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham with Rev. Darwin Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Eastside Cemetery,

Memorials may be made to Richmond County Hospice, 1119 US Hwy 1 N, Rockingham, NC 28379.