Billy E. Diggs

Funeral Services for Mr. Diggs will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 11 a.m., at the South Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons, with Bro. Mark McSwain and Bro. John Norville officiating. Burial will follow at Parkburg Cemetery.

Billy was born on October 6, 1945 to Mrs. Ruedell Britt Diggs and the late Clifford E. Diggs in Jackson, TN. He graduated from South Side High School in 1964. Mr. Diggs enjoyed all aspects of life, including anything outdoors from gardening, to following the U.T. Vols football, and St. Louis Cardinals baseball. He retired in April of 2008 from Proctor & Gamble, after being employed for over thirty years, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bemis.

He is survived by his faithful wife of 44 years, Vicki V. Diggs; two sons, Mark Diggs (Kristi) and Michael Diggs (LaCosta), both of Jackson; his mother, Mrs. Ruedell Diggs; one sister, Barbara Blackwell; one niece, Julie Blackwell Luke and four grandchildren, Collin, Chase, Callie and Katie.

Other than his father, he was preceded in death by one niece, Amy Blackwell.

A visitation with the family will be held on Friday, November 12, 2010 from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m., at the South Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund at First Baptist Church Bemis.

George A. Smith and Sons

South Chapel

(731) 427-5555

www.gasmithandsonsfuneralhome.com