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Stanley Wiggins Obituary
78, of Karnack, Texas passed away on February 2, 2011. Stanley Leroy (Buzz) Wiggins, Major USAF Retired, 78. Fighter pilot, Died on Ground Hog Day, February 2, 2011 due to complications arising after a stroke. A resident of Karnack, Texas Stan was born March 29, 1932 in South Owego, New York to Fred and Florence Wiggins. Stanley was the 6th of 9 children (Fred Malcolm, Doris, Betty, Norma, Laurel, Robert, Barbara and Shirley). He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force following High School and entered Officers Candidate School, trained at Williams Air Force Base in Chandler, Arizona and married Norma Louise Kramer a Phoenix resident. Stan served in the USAF for 20 years, including 3 tours of Viet Nam, Cambodia, and Laos. Awarded several medals including the Silver Star for Gallantry. Retired in 1973 and established a commodity trading business in Scottsdale, Arizona. Re-Retired and moved to Karnack, Texas in 1981. Stanley is survived by his brother Robert Wiggins; sisters Doris Everette, Norma Page, and Shirley Kilker; his children Brian Wiggins, and Kenton Wiggins; Grand-children, Tommy Darrington, and Christi Heinrich, and Great Grand-children Alex and Ariel Heinrich. His cremains will be buried on May 27th, 2011 at 9:00am in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. For further information please contact Brian Wiggins at (480) 600-0490. No flowers please. Visit online Guest Book at www.obits.azcentral.com
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Gary Kosak
March 23, 2012
Especially to Norma: Hi Norma. I just got the news from the "Super Sabre Society" about Stans's move West. I flew with Stan with the 492nd TFS at RAF Lakenheath, and remember him well. It's almost impossible to believe how fast the time has gone. I remember when Stan jumped out of an F-100F with Del Carnes, and unfortunately, Del did not survive. I know that a lot of air has passed beneath Stan's wings since those days, and I certainly have lost touch during that time.
I send my heartfelt condolences to you, Norma, as well as to the rest of Stan's family. I remember Stan well, and I pray that each of you will pass through this valley of grief and come out on the other side and into the "sunshine". May the Good Lord lead you through this time of recovery, granting you overflowing grace.
Blessings...Gary Kosak (492nd TFS, 48th TFW)
Currently: Airbus Americas (Miami FL)
jim mcconnell
September 26, 2011
Stan was one the best friends a man can have.He was a deeply sincere man.I tried to contact him many times but was unable to find him until it was too late. I deeply regret not getting in touch with him sooner. Stan will aways be a part of my fondist memorys. jim mcconnell fowler il, 217-885-3308
Keith Wiggins
May 30, 2011
A lot of Americans who served in Vietnam are still alive today due to Uncle Stan's heroism as a fighter pilot. A true American hero.
Evelyn Clegg
May 26, 2011
I miss you every day, Stan.
Evelyn
Brian Wiggins
May 20, 2011
I miss you Dad.
Brian
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