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WIGGINS, Samuel SAMUEL (SAM) WYNN WIGGINS Samuel (Sam) Wynn Wiggins, 20, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 23, 2012 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Sam, a 2010 graduate of Roswell High School who attended Georgia Southern University, was loved by all who knew him. Sam was full of laughter, had a keen sense of humor and loved animals. His quiet demeanor and his kind and caring spirit toward others belied one so young. He was recently employed at Designer Carpets of Atlanta and Studio Movie Grill in Roswell. His interests included music and videography, where he produced several short films. He also acted as an extra in "Teen Wolf" and "Parental Guidance," out this fall. He had a passion for song writing and was self taught on the keyboard. He is survived by his devoted parents Laura (Patterson) and Derek Wiggins, loving brother, Miles Wiggins, all of Roswell; grandmother, Vivian Wiggins of Nellys Ford, Virginia, grandparents Maggie and David Patterson of Dunwoody; aunt, Kathlee Patterson Kohl of Atlanta; uncles, Glen Patterson and wife Hope of Dunwoody, Darin Wiggins of Hampton, NY; cousins Jessica Patterson of Snellville; Amelia and Ian Kohl of Atlanta, Nicholas Cull of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Anna and Michael Harbin of Dunwoody. Memorial services will be held Saturday afternoon, July 28th, at two o'clock at Patterson's Arlington Chapel with Reverend Dr. Gil Watson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in Sam's memory to Second Chance Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 1515, Roswell, Georgia 30077. The family will receive guests on Friday, July 27th, from six until eight o'clock at Patterson's Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, Sandy Springs.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel WIGGINS
Lori Sundlof
November 14, 2012
Thinking of you Laura and Derek and Miles. How hard it will be this Holiday season. As you know, as time goes by it will get a little easier but Sam will always be missed and never forgotten.
Susan Cook
November 13, 2012
Dear Derek, Laura, and Miles,
I just wanted you to know that with the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's holidays approaching, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Prayers and blessings! with Love, Susan Cook xoxo
(Words are so inadequate! I hope you know that my words are heartfelt and that they will somehow provide some comfort and the knowledge that Sam will always be remembered so fondly by our family and we were blessed to know him and all of you!)
Allyson Higgins
November 12, 2012
The short time that i've known Sam has been beyond brilliant. I am so blessed to have met a soul like Sam and listen to him play piano and sing songs with was just beautiful. I can't wait to be able to do that again with him later on.
i love you Sammy
Kevin Gibson
October 25, 2012
To the Wiggins Family - I am very saddened by your loss. I run past the cross that sits on Riverside Road almost every day & have wondered who Sam Wiggins was. I decided to look him up today and realized that we both shared something in common, that we attended Ga Southern University. I pray everyday for your family when I come across that cross on the road and use it as motivator for the remainder of my run. I know my words mean very little, since you don't know me. However, I will continue praying daily when i come across that cross.
Janet, Dave, Dylan, and Steven Rigsby
August 18, 2012
Prayer, love and hope goes with our tears, disbelief and sorrow; Laura, Derek, and Miles. We will never forget the night our hearts broke for you. Here Comes The Sun was a bright beginning to celebrate Sam's life. Thank you for sharing the happiness he carried and gave to those he knew.
Melea Futrell
August 6, 2012
To Laura, Glen, JKathlee, Dave Sr., Miles, and the rest of the Designer carpets family, I am so deeply saddened to hear of your loss. He was the sweetest young man and I know he will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kim Barron, Christenson
August 1, 2012
To Laura, Dereck, Miles, I worked at prodigy when you boys were little, i was Miss Kim and how cute you were with sweet smiles and parents I called Barbie and Ken! My words cannot express the sadness of the loss of Sam, I will forever have to remember that sweet baby face.
Kim Barron, Christenson
August 1, 2012
To Laura, Dereck, Miles, I worked at prodigy when you boys were little, i was Miss Kim and how cute you were with sweet smiles and parents I called Barbie and Ken! My words cannot express the sadness of the loss of Sam, I will forever have to remember that sweet baby face.
Kathleen Harrison
July 30, 2012
Laura: I am so very sorry for your terrible loss. No many how times I have tried to figure out what to write, nothing seems to measure up. I have been praying for you and your family since I heard the news. My prayers will continue.....
July 29, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless
niky jae
July 29, 2012
My prayers r with u
July 29, 2012
We are so saddened for the loss of your precious Sam. Please know that you are in our thought and prayers during this tragic time.
Karen Runfola Davis & Tim Davis
Jon
July 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sam was an amazing young man who is now shining brightly in heaven.
Barbara Porter
July 28, 2012
I am Mark Kroske's mother-in-law and my heart breaks for each of you. Please know that I am praying for you!
Lisa O'Brien
July 28, 2012
Dear Mr & Mrs Wiggins, Miles and family~
We are so deeply saddened & heartbroken to hear of Sam's passing. We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and in our hearts. We wish you peace, strength and the comfort of each other's love and of Sam's love & beautiful spirit to guide you today and each day forward.
Much love & deepest sympathy,
The O'Brien Family
Batbara Marino moss
July 28, 2012
Laura, my heart is breaking for you . I will be praying for you and your family. May God help you through this time .
Nancy Catalino
July 28, 2012
Derek, Laura and Miles - our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have so many good memories of our boys playing and growing up together in the neighborhood. Our deepest sympathy in your loss of Sam.
Eaddy Mays
July 27, 2012
Mr and Mrs Wiggens, your sadness is immeasurable and if it were possible, I would turn back time to reverse Samuel's passing. Thank you for raising a son who left a positive bright mark on the world. I wish you peace.
Eaddy Mays
Jaden Johnson
July 27, 2012
He was a great guy with a bright smile. Forever missed. I'll keep the family in my prayers.
July 27, 2012
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Jasha Williams
July 27, 2012
I'll pray for you family, Samuel. I know that's what you'll want now.
Melissa Ponzio
July 27, 2012
To Sam's Family-
I'm so very sad to hear of your loss. On behalf of the entire Teen Wolf family, our hearts and thoughts are filled with love for you. A bright spirit gone too soon from all of us.
With respect and sympathy-
Melissa Ponzio
July 27, 2012
I wish we could have known Samuel. What a handsome, amazing fella. Please know we are holding you in our hearts and prayers - Cindy & Mark Kroske
Joy Coleman
July 27, 2012
Laura,
My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Westbrook
July 27, 2012
Laura and Derek, I am so sorry to hear about Sam's passing. It is a terrible tragedy for which there are no words to describe. I am praying for you and you family during such a difficult season.
Robin Staccia
July 27, 2012
My dearest Laura, Derek, Miles, Glen and Kathleen:
I just heard the news and my heart and love reach out to each one of you. I wish I lived in Georgia so I could be with you right now but please know that I am thinking of you and praying that God gives each one of you the strength to handle your sorrow.
I love you,
Robin (Albright) Staccia
Karen Bowling
July 27, 2012
Laura,Derek,and Miles,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. We're in our thoughts and prayers.
Wayne, Karen and Nathan Bowling
Marty Wessinger
July 27, 2012
Derek and Laura,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow and grief. Words cannot make the pain go away, but know that God gives us the strength to bear the burdens of our losses.
Sandye (Aldridge) Dunlap
July 27, 2012
You are all in my constant thoughts and prayers. Please know how much you are loved and how deeply your loss is felt by all. I hope you can take comfort in feeling that Sam being well cared for by his uncle David and Grandma. I know Sam's creativity, laughter, and sense of humor will provide precious memories that you will always cherish. Please know my heart is with you all!
Larry Hathcock
July 27, 2012
Laura, precious, I cannot imagine. I am so sorry. I will be there for you tomorrow. God bless Samuel and his sweet mother.
Dan Duffy
July 27, 2012
Laura and Derek,
I am so very sorry to hear the tragic news regarding your son, Sam. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Krissie Patrick Jackson
July 26, 2012
Laura, Derek, Miles, and Patterson Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic loss and I hope that you will find peace and comfort in the coming days.
Bill Murphy
July 26, 2012
Dear Sweet Laura, Family and Glen, I cant Tell you How Devastated I was to hear Your Loss. What Words can one Say to Help Ease the Pain and Loss? I can Only relate to some of your Pain. I am so glad I got to meet Sam in the Showroom and What a Dear Soul He seemed to be. When Jim was so ill, I always wondered, Why does God do this,Why does God Take All the Good People? But I came to Learn and Believe, That God only takes Home the Good Ones. It is almost like Picking the best Flowers, and this time God Got a Sweet Sweet Angel of a Young Man. Bless you Laura and all of your Family. I Am Truly deeply Hurt and Sad. May the Faith of The Lord, and family and Friends Help you through these Days and Months to come. With Love and Sympathy, Bill
Mary Ann Wiehe
July 26, 2012
my dear Laura,I can't stop thinking about you and your family.I know how proud you were of him working with you.Just meeting him you knew he was a gentle soul.I will pray for all of you so God wil stay close to you and guide you through this sorrowful tine.love to all your family
Mark Palovick
July 26, 2012
Derrick, Laura and Miles,
Deepest regrets and prayers to you and yours in this most difficult time. Praying for comfort and strength for all,
Mark Palovick
C C
July 26, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Teri Duffy
July 26, 2012
To all of the Patterson Family,
Know that you are in my heart & prayers at this time of your loved loss. I am thinking of you every waking hour at how difficult this must be.
Edward Godfrey
July 26, 2012
Laura and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lori and Doug Sundlof
July 26, 2012
Dear Laura, Derek, Miles, Dave Sr, Glen, Kathlee, and Jessica, Our hearts breaks knowing the pain you are enduring. We all know that Sam is in a wonderful place with so many caring spirits who love him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to ask for God's comfort and peace that will help you to get through this very difficult time.
July 26, 2012
I know words are always inadequate, but please know we are praying for you all.
Katherine Hunter (Terry) and Daniel, Derek, and Rachel
Ray & Charlene Harvey
July 26, 2012
Derek, Laura & Miles,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Ray & Charlene Harvey
Norge,Daniellys,Daniela,Alejandro and Gladys
July 26, 2012
Dear,Laura,Derek And Miles:We Were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one,We're sending you a hug from afar God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.We Wish We had words to lightten,your Agony but sometimes words are just not enough.please accept are deepest condolences on your loss you are in are thoughts and prayers.Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. With Love
Griggs
July 26, 2012
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Larry Joiner
July 26, 2012
Laura, Julia and I are praying for your family. We are so saddened at the loss of Sam. May God bless you!
July 26, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the Wiggins family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
July 26, 2012
Dear Laura and family,
Words cannot describe the pain I know you're going through. May the comforting Spirit of God bring you times of relief and comfort. The prayers of all of us who care so deeply for you are with you and your precious family in these coming hours and days and weeks. May God's comfort be felt by all.
Marie Duffy
July 26, 2012
Dear Laura
'my thoughts and prayers are with you ,Derek , and miles
We will help you through this tragic time.:I still remember sam calling me miss marie... Our prayers are with you
Tom Cull
July 25, 2012
Derek, Laura and Miles, we were there when little Sam was born> I only remember the fun we had at the beach building sand castles with a full Wiggins family. He will surely join his Grandpa Jerry, Uncle Doug and Aunt Leslie in a better place. My heartfelt sympathies,
July 25, 2012
Derrick & Laura and Miles, They Ryans are praying for all of your family and know that the Lord will wrap his loving arms around you for peace and comfort. All our love and prayers- Bob, Jennifer, Rob, Katy, & Jimmy.
Kent Fawcett
July 24, 2012
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Barry Jannazzo
July 24, 2012
Dear Laura and family, I am deeply saddened at the loss of your son Samuel. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Ashlee and Chris Mitchell
July 24, 2012
The Pladd Dot Music family would like to send our love and prayers to the Wiggins family. We're so very sorry for Sam's death.
Michael, Lisa, Erin Vickery
July 24, 2012
Derek, Laura and Miles, There are no words to express or sorrow in your loss of Sam. Our prayers are with you always as is our deepest sympathy.
Armando & Deborah Guevara
July 24, 2012
Dearest Laura & Family,
While the loss of a child is never easy, it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us far too soon.
We offer our sincere condolence and deepest sympathy on your loss of Sam. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, help you through this difficult time.
I ask for God's blessings on you and your wonderful family. May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence and in knowing that his was a life well-lived.
God Bless,
Armando, Deborah, Antonio & Lillian Guevara
Lynne Strobe
July 24, 2012
My heart breaks for your loss. There are no words to ease your pain. I pray God will be with you in this terrible time of sorrow.
Lynne Strobe
July 24, 2012
Laura,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family during this trying time.
Rod Perry & Gordon Plummer
Mary Swinks
July 24, 2012
Dearest Laura- I pray and ask the Lord to give you comfort and peace that passes of all understanding at this time of the loss of Sam. I can not begin to imagine how you feel. I lift you and your family up to God and you will be in my heart and constant prayers.
Gerard O'Keefe
July 24, 2012
The heart of the O'Keefe family aches for you. Our prayers are with you.
Paula Atkins-Johnson
July 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. So sad...God gained a sweet angel..
Cathy Cox Miller
July 24, 2012
Laura and Family,
My heart is hurting for you as I pray God will wrap you in his peace and comfort. Hearing of this tragedy has brought me back to high school when Laura and I were friends...a little younger than Sam. I will continue to pray for your family as you go through this difficult time.
Christopher Desler
July 24, 2012
Laura and family please accept my deepest sympathy and regret for the loss of your son, brother, and friend. I know words can not soften the deep feelings of emptiness but know that there are many people that are very saddened by this terrible loss and share in your grief.
Linda Halpin
July 24, 2012
Dear Derek, Laura and Miles, our hearts and prayers are with you all for your devasting loss of Sam. Sam had such a sweet and kind spirit and we will always remember when he would walk through the backyard gate and jump on the tramboline and climb the huge pine tree like a monkey and pro. He always had a huge smile on his face and was so kind to everyone. Please know you are in our constant prayers.
Hugs and Love,
The Halpin's (Mike, Linda, Michael and Sarah)
July 23, 2012
The Cook family is mourning Sam's death and our hearts are in pain. We are praying for God's comfort and a peace that passes all understanding for Laura, Derek, and Miles during the hours, days, weeks, months, and years ahead with unconditional and everlasting love for their sweet "Sammie". We have fond memories of Sam ...... His gentle spirit and quiet demeanor; always polite and helpful; Sam, Miles, Collin and Kevin at the beach house on Spring Break (the generosity of the Wiggins' family) -- boys being boys......playing at the beach and in the ocean; skateboard riding; playing video games; staying up late and sleeping in late ..... sweet memories! Although we mourn, we also share in the celebration of beautiful and treasured memories of Sam's life.
With love, Susan, Chester, Collin, and Kevin (Alpharetta, GA)
Paige Huff
July 23, 2012
Mark and I are praying for your sweet family constantly. You are in our hearts and on our minds. May God surround you with peace...
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