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James WIGGINS Obituary
Mr. Wiggins was born in Keystone, W.Va., to James and Stella Wiggins, on Nov. 3, 1930. An adventurous young man, Jimmy joined the Navy as soon as he was able. He loved everything the Navy offered and came back from deployments with stories he'd share with his children, Christine, Bridget and Raymond. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed bicycling, sailing, and fishing.
Mr. Wiggins is survived by his brothers, Scotty and Kenny of Merritt Island, Eddie of Keystone, W.Va.; and his sister, Alice Coburn of Waldorf, Md.; his grandchildren include Andrew, Miranda and Marissa Wiggins, Will and Charlotte Laurance and Mark-Cole and Sara Elliott.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Jean, Sue and Sandy. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Christine Laurance
June 10, 2010
My sister and I traveled to WVA. this past weekend to gather with family and fulfill my dad's wish. He wanted his ashes scattered on our family's land in Keystone. During the ceremony my Uncle Kenny, who is 16 years younger than my dad!, shared with us memories of my dad's visits to and from his travels at sea. He said he was about 8 yrs.old and remembers my dad's special way of saying goodbye to the family from the train station. The steam engine would hiss and groan to a start... He'd say his goodbyes to young sisters and brothers. He would wait until the very last minute then hug his mom and run to catch the train, effortlessly jumping on and waiving goodbye... Uncle Kenny's story hit home as we finished scattering Dad's ashes, a train passed by and seeing us, the engineer opened his window, waved to us and blew the whistle for a gathered crowd saying goodbye one last time...
May 28, 2010
I will miss you and was glad to have you as brother, will keep you in my heart.
love
Alice Gaye
Will
May 26, 2010
Although I did not get to meet you in person as much as liked to you are still in my heart. I will always remember the wonderful stories my mom has told me about when they were little kids. Between the fishing trips, camping, and visiting many places with them I know you were a great father.
Thank you for your service in the Navy and taking good care of my mom while you still could.
I love you grandpa
May 25, 2010
Dear Family,
This notice is a joyful tribute to James' life and his legacy. May he rest in peace. God's Peace
Lou Ann and Jim
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