Albert James Figgs III

1943 - 2020

Albert James Figgs III obituary, 1943-2020, El Paso, TX

Albert James Figgs III

1943 - 2020

BORN

1943

DIED

2020

Albert Figgs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2020.
Albert James Figgs III

El Paso - Albert James (AJ-Larry) Figgs III, 76, of El Paso, peacefully transitioned to his eternal resting place on Sunday, January 12, 2020.

Albert was born to the later Albert James Figgs II and Katie Figgs on March 13, 1943 in Coleman, Florida.

Albert completed high school and courageously joined the United States Army, August 3, 1966, where he proudly served for 23 years, retiring with the rank of Sergeant First Class. Albert worked an additional 20 years in Civil Service at White Sands Missile Range for a second retirement.

Albert was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Currie Margaret Dreher, on February 4, 1967 and shared 53 beautiful years together. The union was blessed with six children.

Albert was an active member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was a Mason. Albert enjoyed cowboy movies, football, wrestling and making his wife happy. His laugh was hearty and contagious. As a result of his commitment to his family and community, he was loved and respected by many.

Albert is survived by his wife Currie M. Figgs; children Marvin Figgs, Joyce Whitaker, Ilene Johnson, Taletha Parnell, Rhonda Figgs, and Reginald Figgs; his siblings Milford Figgs, Jesse Figgs and Gertrude Figgs; 15 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, other family and friends.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents Albert James II and Katie Figgs.

The funeral service will be held at Funeraria Del Angel Restlawn, 8817 Dyer Street. Viewing will be from 10:30am-12:00pm, with Service at 12:00pm Thursday, January 16, 2020. Burial will follow the funeral at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at 1:30pm.

The Wife and Family of the late Albert James Figgs III Wish to extend our sincere thanks for the great kindness shown to our family in our bereavement. The many expressions of sympathy have been a source of comfort and will be remembered with gratitude

The Figgs Family





Albert James (AJ-Larry) Figgs III, de 76 años, de El Paso, realizó una transición pacífica a su lugar de descanso eterno el domingo 12 de enero del 2020. Albert nació hijo de Albert James Figgs II y Katie Figgs el 13 de marzo de 1943 en Coleman, Florida. Albert terminó la escuela secundaria y se unió valientemente al Ejército de Estados Unidos el 3 de agosto de 1966, donde sirvió con orgullo durante 23 años, retirándose con el rango de Sargento de Primera Clase. Albert trabajó 20 años adicionales en el Servicio Civil en White Sands Missile Range para una segunda jubilación. Se unió en santo matrimonio al amor de su vida, Currie Margaret Dreher, el 4 de febrero de 1967 y compartió 53 hermosos años juntos. La unión fue bendecida con seis hijos. Fue un miembro activo de la iglesia bautista Mount Bethel, la Legión Americana, Veteranos de Guerras Extranjeras, y fue un Masón. A Albert le gustaban las películas de vaqueros, el fútbol, la lucha y hacer feliz a su esposa. Su risa fue cordial y contagiosa. Como resultado de su compromiso con su familia y comunidad, fue amado y respetado por muchos. A Albert le sobrevive su esposa Currie M. Figgs, sus hijos Marvin Figgs, Joyce Whitaker, Ilene Johnson, Taletha Parnell, Rhonda Figgs y Reginald Figgs; sus hermanos Milford Figgs, Jesse Figgs y Gertrude Figgs, sus 15 nietos, 39 bisnietos, y una gran cantidad de sobrinas y sobrinos, y otros familiares y amigos. Albert fue precedido en muerte por sus padres Albert James II y Katie Figgs. El servicio fúnebre se llevará a cabo en Funeraria Del Angel Restlawn, en el 8817 Dyer Street. El velorio será de 10:30 a.m. a 12:00 p.m., con el servicio a las 12:00 p.m. el jueves 16 de enero del 2020. El entierro proseguirá al funeral en el cementerio nacional de Fort Bliss a la 1:30 p.m. La esposa y la familia del difunto Albert James Figgs III deseamos extender nuestro sincero agradecimiento por la gran amabilidad mostrada a nuestra familia en nuestro duelo. Las muchas expresiones de simpatía han sido una fuente de consuelo y serán recordadas con gratitud.

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Mike Casey

January 16, 2020

Mr. Figgs,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army-especially during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Cindy Daniels

January 15, 2020

So sorry to hear of Mr. Figgs passing. Had a lot of fun working and talking with him. May God be with you at this time. Cindy Daniels

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