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WIGGINS--Clarence A. Age 54, died on May 20th 2014 in New York, NY. Clarence, fondly known as Tony, was born in Norfolk, Virginia but raised in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He graduated from the US Naval Academy and served as a Qualified Surface Warfare Officer where he was deployed globally. He held a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit, School of Law and went on to work for a series of major corporations and governmental agencies. Clarence was passionate about collectibles, music, food, and culture. He was predeceased by his father, Clarence Wiggins and is survived by his son, Brennan, mother, Gladys, two sisters, Valerie, Sonya (Troy) niece, Zora, nephew, Langston, and numerous relatives in NC, VA, and CT. Services will be Saturday May 31st at 11am at Mt Pisgah Presbyterian Church, Rocky Mount, NC 27801. Memorial Donations can be made to the APS Foundation of America, in memory of Clarence Wiggins (pulmonary embolism).

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Published by New York Times on May 25, 2014.

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Keitha Burnett

November 12, 2019

I was lost for words when I just recently found out that Clarence had passed away. I know there must still be a great void. He lived not too far from me growing up and he was indeed a kind, caring, and decent person. We are all better off just by his example.

Elizabeth Smalls-Holman

October 16, 2018

So sorry to find our classmate and one of our esteemed graduation speaker has departed this life 4 years ago. God bless his soul and my deepest condolences to his family. Clarence was a wonderful friend.

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Running for dad today!

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August 30, 2014

Dear Brennan,Gladys, Valerie,
Sonya & family,
Though a season has passed, the hurt doesn't go away. I'm thinking of you all, especially through the holiday.
Love,
Denise

Tony's mother, sister, cousins Hawaii

Cliff & Barbara O'Donnell

August 5, 2014

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Tony, Bren 3weeks old

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Tony cuddles Bren

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Tony Bren rocking chair

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Tony at Tantalus

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Tony at Roosevelt High School

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Tony at Pali Lookout

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Tony and Dee pregnant

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Tony and Dee laugh

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Ken Carodine

August 1, 2014

Clarence (I never called him Tony) was a great friend and Naval Academy classmate. I was sickened to hear of his loss. What a great guy!!!

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Angela Lloyd Cureton

June 24, 2014

I am sorry to hear of Clarence's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May your faith bring you peace, and memories bring you comfort. RMSH 1978

June 15, 2014

Thinking of Tony's son Brennan today on Father's Day.
Love,
Adrienne & Nicky

June 14, 2014

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I love the photos! It's nice to keep seeing new photos. Deepest sympathy & always thinking of you Bren. Sending sympathy also to Tony's mother and family.

Love,
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Joseph S Williams

June 1, 2014

My condolences to the Wiggins family. May God continue to strengthen you during this time of your loss.

Langston A Stovall

May 31, 2014

We will miss you Uncle Rony

Steve Cederberg

May 31, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Clarence,s entire family. He was a great person. Senior High Class of 78

CYNTHIA WHITLEY

May 30, 2014

CLASSMATE OF 1978 - MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.

Pat O'Donnell

May 30, 2014

Brennan, I'm sorry to hear about your dad's passing. We were in 18th Company together. He was quite a guy. My condolences to you and your family.

Cheryl Powell-Cain

May 30, 2014

May God continue to bless and comfort you during this time of bereavement.

Daryl Strickland

May 30, 2014

To the family of this young man, who was kind to all he met. He will be missed. My prayers are with you all. "Strick" classmate of RMSH "78".

Terrance Lyons

May 30, 2014

May God bless the Wiggins family, during your time of sorrow.

May 30, 2014

To the Wiggins Family. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Tony. May you find strength in the Lord during your time of sorrow.

Mark Rios

May 30, 2014

Dear Wiggins Family,
I, too, roomed with Clarence at the academy. He was a great roommate and kind friend. My wife and I are so sorry for your loss. I so wanted to catch up with him since we graduated 32 years ago. We missed "Cool Clarence" at our reunion; and now we will miss him forever.

Karen Batts Jackson

May 30, 2014

Mrs. Ray...I am sorry to hear of your son's passing. I have you and your family in my prayers. May God give you peace and comfort during this time.

sandra lines

May 30, 2014

Many blessings to this wonderful family.

May 29, 2014

I'm so sorry my prays are with you and your family.

May 29, 2014

To the Wiggins family, you are in our prayers.

Terri Peters & Cathy Hines

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