William Wiggins Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

BORN

May 30, 1934

DIED

December 24, 2016

LOCATION

Bloomington, Indiana

William was born on May 30, 1934 and passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016. William was a resident of Bloomington, Indiana at the time of passing. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 1, 2017 from 2pm to 5pm and from 6pm to 8pm at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Lighthouse Community Church. There will be a 10am viewing with services starting at 11am. Memorial contribution may be made to the William H. Wiggins, Jr. Scholarship at the African American and African Diaspora Studies Department c/o the Indiana University Foundation, P.O. Box 6460, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6460. In addition, contributions can be made to the Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospice through the Indiana University Health Bloomington Foundation. You are invited to share a memory or leave an online condolence to Bill's family at www.allencares.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Hawthorne Wiggins Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation Map data '2016 Google Terms of UseGet Driving Directions JAN 1. 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 S. Old State Road 37 Bloomington, IN, US, 47401 [email protected] http://www.allenfuneralhome.org/ Visitation Map data '2016 Google Terms of UseGet Driving Directions JAN 1. 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 S. Old State Road 37 Bloomington, IN, US, 47401 [email protected] http://www.allenfuneralhome.org/ Service Map data '2016 Google Terms of UseGet Driving Directions JAN 2. 11:00 AM Lighthouse Community Church 850 E. Winslow Rd Bloomington, IN, US, 47401.

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Dear Mrs. Wiggins , Sister Mary Ellen and Family:

Our Family remembers Indiana University Emeritus Professor Bill Wiggins very fondly. His passing two years ago today is remembered with appreciation and affection for his distinguished life. May God Almighty keep and protect him in His Heavenly Kingdom.

Sincerely,
A.B. Assensoh
Yvette M. Alex-Assensoh and Children (Kwadwo & Livingston).

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Rev. A.B. Assensoh, LL.M., PH.D.,
Professor Emeritus (Indiana...

A.B Assensoh

December 24, 2018 | Eugene, OR | Family Friend

My deepest condolences to Dr. Wiggins' family. He was an inspiration in my life when I was a student at IU. May he rest in peace.

James D McGee

January 06, 2017 | Bradenton, FL

My spouse (Dr. Yvette M. Alex-Assensoh) and our two sons (Kwadwo & Livingston) join me in extending our most heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Janice Wiggins, Daughter Mary Ellen Wiggins and the entire bereaved family on the passing of Professor William H. Wiggins, Jr. He was a beloved and well-respected colleague in the AAADS Department of Indiana University, Blomington campus.

Professor Wiggins, who eschewed rancor but promoted unity in collegial ranks and progress for the AAADS...

Dr. A.B. Assensoh

January 04, 2017 | OR | Coworker

With deepest sympathy,

Joanne Jamison

January 04, 2017 | Chicago, IL | Friend

Dr. Wiggins was an important mentor to many of us who called him teacher. I sorely missed him when he retired. I miss him more now. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Fernando Orejuela

January 04, 2017 | Bloomington, IN | Coworker

I am saddened beyond belief by the loss of "Doc" who took me in as part of the flock he watched over when I moved to Bloomington, IN. I remember his fondness for all things IU, especially the basketball team. I was one of his teaching assistants for his Intro to African American studies course one year and I learned lessons that I carry with me today, almost 20 years later. The IU and Bloomington communities have lost one of its great ambassadors and the world is a little darker without his...

Brian Bridges

January 03, 2017 | Alexandria, VA | Student

Dr Wiggins allowed me to learn about me as a Human Being through the African American Studies courses he so loved to teach.He will always be remembered as one of the best Educators I was blessed to have.

Jeffrey Cole

January 03, 2017 | Indianapolis, IN | Student

I am very saddened to hear of Dr. Wiggins' passing. I enjoyed African American studies at Indiana University and took every class that Dr. Wiggins taught. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Deborah Jones

January 02, 2017 | Bethesda, MD | Student

He encouraged me beyond belief, one of my favorite professors at Indiana University. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Pam Owens

January 02, 2017 | Indianapolis, IN | Student

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