Joe Dean Wiggins, 78, of Bartlett, TN, passed away on August 26, 2022, in Germantown, TN. He was born in Tallahatchie, MS to Archie & Jewel Wiggins on March 29, 1944. Joe Wiggins was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Jewel Wiggins and his brother, George Wiggins.
He went to school at East Tallahatchie High School in Charleston, MS. He graduated from East Tallahatchie High School in 1962. Joe owned Joe Wiggins Lawn Services for over 50 years. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was previously involved with the JC’s. He loved spending time with his children and was the most amazing papaw anyone could wish for.
Joe Dean Wiggins is survived by two daughters, Sonja Mercer (Joel) and Dana Huffman (Lee); four sisters, Gay Hardy (Larry), Ava Staten (Robert), Judy Cole (Bob) and Nell Bloodworth (Keith); seven grandchildren, Devon Huffman, Fischer Huffman, Samantha Olds, Alexandria Hamilton, Kelsey Mercer, Rachel Watson, and Savanah Mercer and six great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 5pm until 8pm at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122. Celebration of Joe's Life will occur Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM, Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122. The committal service will be held at Union Cemetery, CR 17, Tillatoba, MS 38961 following the service.
Family request Memorial Contributions be given to Shriners Children’s Hospital in lieu of flowers.
God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered come to me.
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