Bobby Gene "Bob" Wiginton

Bobby Gene "Bob" Wiginton obituary, Booneville, MS

Bobby Gene "Bob" Wiginton

Bobby Wiginton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kesler Funeral Home, Inc. - Baldwyn Chapel on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Bobby Gene "Bob" Wiginton (87) passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was of Baptist faith. He enjoyed working as a dairy farmer and a school bus driver. He also enjoyed cooking, camping and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Services are 2 pm Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in the Baldwyn Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Kelly and Bro. Victor Hoedemaker officiating. Burial will follow in the Kirkville Cemetery. Visitation will be 12-2 pm Tuesday in the Baldwyn Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home.
Bob is survived by his daughter, Dinah Martin (Michael); his son, Mitchell Wiginton (Pam); his grandchildren, Jeremy Wiginton (Amy), Justin Wiginton, Jacob Wiginton (Nicole), LeAnna Wiginton Edge (Cody), Kelsey Peters (Maverick) and Camellia Stinson (Ellis) and a host of great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Wiginton; his daughter, Michelle Wood and his parents, Dow & Nila Wiginton.
Pallbearers are Jeremy, Justin & Jacob Wiginton, Cody Edge, Ellis Stinson, Patrick Allen and Maverick Peters.
Honorary pallbearers are Eli Wiginton, Noah Wiginton, Dawson Tigner, Logan Stinson, Jerry Wood and Shane Wood.
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