Darius "DC" Rigby, 100-year-old native of Sinton, died Saturday November 2, 2024 at his home in Devine. He was born March 15, 1924 in San Patricio County to James Ellis Rigby and Flavia McNeill Rigby. He was a 1942 graduate of Sinton High School. On July 11, 1948 he married the girl of his dreams, Christine Brown of Devine.

DC grew up in the country ranching and rodeoing. He served his country as a Marine during WWII in the Pacific where he participated in the liberation of Guam, the battle for Okinawa and several other engagements. After the war, he returned to Sinton to begin his working career with Central, Power and Light and retired from there in 1984. DC and Christine moved to Devine in 1985 where he returned to his true love of ranching and land stewardship.

DC Rigby was preceded in death by his wife; parents; siblings, Darwyn Rigby, Archie Lea Rigby, and Ila Jean Rigby.

He is survived by children, Hazel Elizabeth Rigby of Sugar Land, James "Jim" Rigby (Melanie) of Pearsall; granddaughter, Samantha Lynn Rigby of Aubry; great-granddaughter, Adaira Rigby of Aubry.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com