Richard Liggett

Richard Liggett had been held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary for nearly 31 years when he died of cancer in March 2008. Shortly before his death, he led a team of men held at the prison who built plywood coffins, including two for the family of Billy and Ruth Graham. Warden Burl Cain said Liggett was honored to build the coffin for Billy Graham and his family, and that he had found God in prison. Cain also said building that coffin was Liggett's most profound experience, and Liggett was buried in one of the last coffins he built.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness

Custody: Serving a sentence.

Source

• Louisiana prisoner built Ruth's and Billy Graham's coffins shortly before he died Columbia Missourian, July 14, 2008