1924
Dempsey
2013
Dempsey Wiggins
November 8, 1924 — January 26, 2013
Funeral services for Dempsey Wiggins, 88, of Rayville, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 29, 2013, in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Lindle Stewart and Rev. Jimmy Masters officiating. Interment will follow at Wiggins Family Cemetery on McClanahan Road under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Mr. Wiggins passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a World War II Veteran and served his country in the Asiatic Pacific War. He loved to garden and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He loved surprises and presents and loved each one of his grandchildren in a special way.
Mr. Wiggins was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Wiggins, parents, eight brothers, and four sisters.
Survivors include his children, Wayne and Janice Wiggins of Rayville, Ronnie and Elly Wiggins of Zuni, VA, James and Robin Wiggins of Rayville, Colleen and Eddie McCaa of Monroe, Sue and David Trichell of Columbia, and Theresa and Jimmy Matlock of Monroe; grandchildren, Anita Elliott, Wendy Best, Kevin and Eric Hardy, Ronnie and Andrew Wiggins, Jamie Wiggins, Kenny and Jeremy McCaa, Daniel and Dusty Trichell, Jimmy and James Matlock, Josh Banks, and Mallory Williams; and thirty-four great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jamie Wiggins, Kenny McCaa, Jeremy McCaa, Daniel Trichell, Dusty Trichell, James Matlock, Jimmy Matlock, Andrew Wiggins, Kevin Hardy, and Ronnie Wiggins, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Dickens, Tom Dickens, Benny Wiggins, and Leland Irwin.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, January 28, 2013, at the funeral home.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to Dr. Sharp, Dr. Odita, Dr. Ronald Hammett, NPA Debra Russell, Krista, all staff that attended Mr. Wiggins on the 6th floor of Glenwood Regional Medical Center in room 623, as well as a special thanks to “Macolom” M.J. Mayo.
Memorials may be made to the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, 6700 Hwy 165 N, Monroe, LA 71203.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA
Visitation
5-8 PM Monday, January 28, 2013
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services
10AM Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel
Sterlington Road, Monroe
Mr. Wiggins passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a World War II Veteran and served his country in the Asiatic Pacific War. He loved to garden and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He loved surprises and presents and loved each one of his grandchildren in a special way.
Mr. Wiggins was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Wiggins, parents, eight brothers, and four sisters.
Survivors include his children, Wayne and Janice Wiggins of Rayville, Ronnie and Elly Wiggins of Zuni, VA, James and Robin Wiggins of Rayville, Colleen and Eddie McCaa of Monroe, Sue and David Trichell of Columbia, and Theresa and Jimmy Matlock of Monroe; grandchildren, Anita Elliott, Wendy Best, Kevin and Eric Hardy, Ronnie and Andrew Wiggins, Jamie Wiggins, Kenny and Jeremy McCaa, Daniel and Dusty Trichell, Jimmy and James Matlock, Josh Banks, and Mallory Williams; and thirty-four great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jamie Wiggins, Kenny McCaa, Jeremy McCaa, Daniel Trichell, Dusty Trichell, James Matlock, Jimmy Matlock, Andrew Wiggins, Kevin Hardy, and Ronnie Wiggins, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Dickens, Tom Dickens, Benny Wiggins, and Leland Irwin.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, January 28, 2013, at the funeral home.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to Dr. Sharp, Dr. Odita, Dr. Ronald Hammett, NPA Debra Russell, Krista, all staff that attended Mr. Wiggins on the 6th floor of Glenwood Regional Medical Center in room 623, as well as a special thanks to “Macolom” M.J. Mayo.
Memorials may be made to the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, 6700 Hwy 165 N, Monroe, LA 71203.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA
Visitation
5-8 PM Monday, January 28, 2013
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services
10AM Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel
Sterlington Road, Monroe
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